Cllr. T Ward acknowledged works in progress in Creagh, he welcomed the funding of 100k from village/town renewal scheme received to carry out works there. He also hoped that next round of village/town renewal funding will allocate to South Roscommon area as they have been left out over last few years as funding went to towns. Application for Curraghboy Village has been put forward by him.

Cllr.J Naughten – said they had met with community groups and   it was a successful positive development for Creagh and Town which will improve safety.  He acknowledged the generous support of Dolan family, Dolans Filling Station who put in significant amount of funding to enable project to go ahead.

Cllr. J Naughten raised issue about maintenance at Daneshill roundabout which has not been maintained. Suggested writing to Minister Office to undertake carrying out of work contract if no progress has been made by next meeting.

Cllr. J Keogh Supported Creagh Project he too had engaged with community groups and was delighted to see the project starting.

Cllr J Keogh suggested that in relation to Cllr J Naughten recommendation that if a response was not received within one month of the date of issues of the letter to the TII, then, a letter should be sent to the Minister in relation to Daneshill.

Paul Browne A/SEE said he had sent a second letter and was waiting on a response from TII.

On the PROPOSAL OF:        Cllr J Naughten

            SECONDED BY:       Cllr J Keogh

It was UNANIMOUSLY agreed that if no response from The TII within the one-month timeline, a letter should then be sent to the Minister.

Cllr I Connaughton welcomed news on funding for Creagh important for community and local area. He also thanked Roscommon County Council for prompt solving of Sluice gates at Athleague.

Cllr I Connaughton acknowledged sending correspondence by email is more accountable and allows a faster timeframe for replies, going forward this should be the main form of communication, which was agreed by all members.

Cllr T Ward raised issue that TII were to carry out Survey promised in 2019 from Ganlys to Brigid’s GAA Club junction on Roscommon Rd which is still not completed. No right turning lane into Purts.  He wants letter to be sent to the TII again and put pressure on them to deal with issue and action to employ consultants, with timeframe of when the survey will be completed.

Paul Browne A/MD Coordinator[SG1]  said Westmeath County Council and Roscommon County Council have engaged consultants to prepare an Athlone Regional Centre Area Based Transportation Assessment which includes the junctions on the N61 between Ganlys and the L7556/L7554.  An inception meeting is scheduled and he will raise the members concerns in relation to the junctions at the meetng.

All members agreed that the delay in relation to survey on N61 was unacceptable. Although it is positive to hear consultants were appointed, there is a need to progress this due to the increasing number of vehicles as a matter of urgency.