·         Lease of portion of Dillion House to the Western Development Commission and Northern and Western Regional Assembly.

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr Frain

SECONDED by Cllr Moylan

It was AGREED that the Council consent to the disposal of property pursuant to the provisions of Article 206 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, Section 211 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) and Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 of particulars of property which it is proposed to lease at the location in County Roscommon and to the persons set out in the schedule hereunder.  Particulars of the property which the County Council proposes to lease:

The Property:  Portion of the Ground Floor & entire First & Second Floors of Dillon House, The Square, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

The person(s) to whom the land is to be leased to: Western Development Commission (WDC) and Northern & Western Regional Assembly (NWRA), The Square, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

The consideration proposed in respect of the Lease: €13,000.00 per annum plus service charges

Term of Lease: 3 years

Members commended the Council on the restoration of the building and the excellent facility it has become. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Callaghan, echoed these sentiments and asked whether an opening date had been arranged for the new library within the building.

Director of Services, Chris Flynn, advised that while a date has not yet been set, it is expected to take place early next year.