·         Motion No. 03/18 from Cllr. Keogh

·         Motion No. 04/18 from Cllr. Ward

·         Motion No. 05/18 from Cllr. Naughten

Notice of Motion from Councillor Keogh 03/18

“That Roscommon County Council, in the interests of road safety, carry out urgent remedial works to the L2025 having regard to the increasing number of single vehicle accidents occurring on the stretch of road between the entrance to Kildea Concrete and Rooskey Crossroad and further that remedial patching works be carried out to a number of stretches that have been seriously compromised by potholes and further that a centre line road marking be placed on the entire of the L2025 from the junction with the R357 in Taughmaconnell to the Junction with the R363 at Bealnamullia and further that in the interests of road safety, that crash barriers be inserted from Castlesampson National School in the Bealnamullia direction in light of the seriously dangerous bends immediately after the school”     

The Meetings Administrator read out the following reply:-

(i)                  Re-texturing works to improve Skid Resistance on the section of the L 2025 adjacent to Kildeas were carried out in early March. This section of road also will be surface dressed as part of the 2018 Roads Programme.

(ii)                The remaining section of the L 2025 will be maintained until such time as funds become available to extend the DBM surface westward from Rooskagh to eventually cover the full length of this road. Road marking will be carried out in conjunction with Roads programme works.

(iii)               Crash barriers are not normally installed on Local Roads however the MD will submit a scheme for funding such a scheme at Castlesampson to TII for the next round of Low Cost Accident grants.  

Cllr. Keogh acknowledged the works that have taken place but outlined the need for safety barrier and emphasised that a strong case for funding should be submitted to TII.  TII have a policy on crash barriers on local roads and best approach is to undertake a safety audit which will identify works required.

Cllr. Ward informed the meeting that there is an issue with barrier erected on the Ardmullen to Lisphelim road.  This matter will be investigated.

Notice of Motion from Councillor Ward 04/18

"That Roscommon County Council and the TII provide left hand turning lane with road marking at the Curramore junction on road L2022-0.  The junction is very narrow at this location and motorists that need to turn left out onto the N61 in the direction of Ballybay NS and Church are unable to do so.  This leads to a build up of traffic at this location."

The Meetings Administrator read out the following reply:-

Roscommon County Council are currently in the process of appointing Safety Consultants under an existing TII Framework Contract to examine safety issues on the N61.

Notice of Motion from Naughten 05/18

“That Roscommon County Council write to Minister for Transport Shane Ross to seek additional funds to address the significant deterioration in local road network over the last number of months.”

The Meetings Administrator read out the following reply:-

Roscommon County Council has submitted an application to Government to address this issue.

On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Naughten

            SECONDED by Councillor Keogh

It was AGREED to write to Minister for Transport Shane Ross and Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten to seek additional funds for South Roscommon to address the significant deterioration in local road network over the last number of months as a result of the extreme weather conditions.