Roscommon Municipal District Meeting – 11^th March, 2020

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr Dineen

            SECONDED by Cllr McDermott

It was AGREED to adopt the Minutes of the Roscommon Municipal District Meeting held on 11^th March, 2020.

There were no matters arising.

On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Fitzmaurice

            SECONDED by Councillor Dineen

It was AGREED that the road located within Hillview Housing Development at Ballinlough, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon be declared a public road.

On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Dineen

            SECONDED by Councillor Fitzmaurice

It was AGREED that the road located within Oaklawn Housing Development at Ballinlough, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon be declared a public road.

On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Fitzmaurice

            SECONDED by Councillor Dineen

It was AGREED that the road located within Lime Grove Housing Development at Ballinlough, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon be declared a public road.

On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Shanagher

            SECONDED by Councillor McDermott

It was AGREED that the road located within Ascaill Eoghain Housing Development at Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon be declared a public road.

A vote of sympathy was expressed to the Horkan family on the death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan.

The following items were raised-

·         The members expressed their condolences to the Horkan family, his colleagues and the community of Castlerea on the death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan.  They acknowledged the huge contribution of Colm Horkan as a member of An Gardaí Síochána.  

·         Cllr. Waldron paid tribute to Father Michael O’ Flanagan, a native of Cloonfower, Castlerea.  He informed the members that a kayaking event from Castlerea to Athleague is planned for Heritage week, 16^th to 23^rd August.  It is an opportunity to commemorate Father O’ Flanagan in addition to promoting the Suck Valley Way and tourism in County Roscommon.  The members embraced the idea.

·         The issue of extra traffic on the roads at Mote Park was raised with particular emphasis on the speed of the cars.  The members acknowledged that Mote Park is very popular for walkers and requested additional signage and an information campaign highlighting the importance of drivers being careful in this area in conjunction with pedestrians wearing hi-vis jackets.

·         Cllr. Fitzmaurice enquired why work had not taken place at the Lidl junction in Castlerea as Lidl paid a special contribution to widen the road to accommodate two lanes of traffic and upgrade the junction.  An update was promised for the next MD meeting.

·         Enquires were also made regarding renaming Knockroe Estate in Castlerea.  A map was submitted in April 2019.  An update was promised for the next MD meeting.

·         Cllr. McDermott requested an update on the pedestrian crossing at the CBS in Roscommon Town.

·         Martin Lydon reminded the members to submit questions prior to the meetings so that answers will be available on the day of the meeting.

·         Cllr. Leyden mentioned that the Global Rossie Day will be held on 5^th July and the great opportunity it offers everyone around the World to get together online.