There were no declarations of interest from the Members.

Tributes were paid to the Late Cllr. Anthony Waldron. Members spoke of the work he did for Roscommon and his community. 

Cllr. Brennan proposed a vote of sympathy to his friends and family and it was agreed to adjourn the meeting for five minutes.

Roscommon Municipal District Meeting 16^th January, 2025

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. McDermott

             SECONDED by Cllr. Fitzmaurice

It was AGREED to adopt the Minutes of the Roscommon MD Meeting of 16^th January, 2025

There were no matters arising from the minutes.

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator presented the Draft Schedule of Municipal District Works including the Roads Programme for 2025.

The members thanked Tom McDermott and Roscommon County Council for a comprehensive programme of works.

The following points were raised: 

·         Defective footpaths in Castlerea be considered.

·         Adult Gym at Somers Park was not included on the schedule of MD works

·         More public lighting – including the car park at Fairymount, Lisacul and the Demesne.

·         More funding allocated for pedestrian crossings.

·         More speed ramps needed. 

·         Improved lighting in estates

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Fitzmaurice

            SECONDED by Cllr. Dineen

It was AGREED by all the members to adopt the Schedule of Municipal District Works including the Roads Programme for the Roscommon Municipal District for 2025.

Documents to be circulated

Deferred

Documents to be circulated

Tom McDermott Municipal District Co-ordinator presented the report on

Section 11 (2) (b) of the Roads Act 1993 and Roads Regulations 1994, Part 2

Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), Section 180 Local Government Reform Act 2014 Schedule 3 Declaration of public road within the housing development at Tarmon Manor, Castlerea

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Fitzmaurice and

             SECONDED  by Cllr. Dineen

It was AGREED by all members that the road within the housing development at Tarmon Manor, Castlerea, be declared a public road.

Documents to be circulated

Tom McDermott Municipal District Coordinator presented the report on Section 11 (2) (b) of the Roads Act 1993 and Roads Regulations 1994, Part 2 Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), Section 180 Local Government Reform Act 2014 Schedule 3 Declaration of public road within the housing development at The Larches, Lisacul.

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Dineen and

             SECONDED  by Cllr. Fitzmaurice

It was AGREED by all members that the road within the housing development at The Larches, Lisacul be declared a public road.

Documents to be circulated

Vincent Walsh Senior Executive Engineer, Roscommon County Council presented the report on Part 8 Housing Development at Lisnamult.

The proposal was welcomed and supported by all members.

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Dineen and

             SECONDED  by Cllr. Fitzmaurice

It was AGREED by all members to approve the Part 8 Housing Development at Lisnamult as presented.

Documents to be circulated

Cllr. Brennan gave an update from the Roscommon Town Team:

·         A meeting was held last week to discuss a plan for the year ahead.

·         Christmas Markets 2025 will go ahead.

·         Work with Roscommon County Council to replace flowers in planters in the square.

·         Global Rossie plans are being discussed,

·         Secretary to submit schedule.

Cllr. Fitzmaurice gave an update from the Castlerea Town Team

·         No meeting has been held since last MD Meeting, however they have applied for funding.

Cllr. Dineen praised the volunteers for their hard work and for working together to deliver a number of projects.

There was no correspondence received

Cllr Larry Brennan

That urgent action be taken to address serious safety concerns as a result of speeding , through the village of Cloontuskeret. The provision of some form of traffic calming must be addressed as a matter of urgency.

Regards.

That urgent action be taken to address serious safety concerns as a result of speeding, through the village of Cloontuskert. The provision of some form of traffic calming must be addressed as a matter of urgency.

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator read out the response:

In County Roscommon, speed management and awareness on public roads are addressed through a combination of enforcement, infrastructure, and education. The local authority sets speed limits for national, regional, and local roads, with variations based on road type and specific constraints. An Garda Síochána enforces these limits through mobile and fixed speed cameras, GoSafe vans, and speed detection devices. Traffic calming measures such as speed ramps, pinch points, rumble strips, and variable speed limit signs help improve safety, particularly in school zones and residential areas. Roscommon County Council, in collaboration with the Road Safety Authority, runs awareness campaigns highlighting the dangers of speeding, while penalty points and fines act as deterrents. Additionally, technologies like average speed cameras and collision data analysis help identify high-risk areas and enhance road safety.

In Cloontuskert, Roscommon County Council has implemented road markings, vehicle-actuated warning signs, and hazard warning signs to alert road users to potential risks along the R-371 within the existing 50km/h zone. A scheduled review of speed limits in 2025 may lead to further reductions, subject to national guidelines.

Where funding is available—such as through the NTA Safe Routes to School program—additional traffic calming measures may be introduced to further enhance road safety. In the interim, Roscommon County Council will look at existing traffic calming measures and seek to refresh road markings and clean signage where necessary.

Members welcomed the response and urged a review and that funding be allocated.

Cllr Fitzmaurice

I wish to propose the Roscommon Mens Darts Team who were crowned All Ireland shield champions for a civic reception. 

The Roscommon team (and management), winners of the Shield final in the INDO Inter-counties event held in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, County Kerry .Michael Egan, Gary Concannon, Sean Fleming, Thomas Concannon, Brendan Mullarkey, Aaron Blaides, Darren O’Brien, Aaron Shannon, Kieran McCormack, David Concannon, Sean Finan, Jason Owens, Mark Concannon, Kieran Mullen, Tom Beirne, Martin Fleming and Padraig Kearney.

Request from Cllr. Fitzmaurice -

That Roscommon Men’s Darts Team who were crowned All Ireland shield champions, be nominated for a civic reception. 

The Roscommon team (and management), winners of the Shield final in the INDO Inter-counties event held in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, County Kerry .Michael Egan, Gary Concannon, Sean Fleming, Thomas Concannon, Brendan Mullarkey, Aaron Blaides, Darren O’Brien, Aaron Shannon, Kieran McCormack, David Concannon, Sean Finan, Jason Owens, Mark Concannon, Kieran Mullen, Tom Beirne, Martin Fleming and Padraig Kearney.

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Fitzmaurice

            SECONDED by Cllr. McDermott

 It was AGREED that Roscommon County Council honour The Roscommon Men’s Darts Team at the next civic reception.

Members expressed a vote of congratulations to Senator Gareth Scahill, on his recent appointment to the Seanad Éireann. 

Votes of congratulations were sent to:

·         Aoife and Lisa O’Rourke on winning silver medals at the recent World Boxing Championships.

·         CBS Roscommon on winning the Masita All-Ireland Post Primary Schools’ B Football Championship Final.

Tom McDermott Municipal District Co-ordinator was asked to provide an update on Cloonfad.

Tom McDermott Municipal District Co-ordinator advised that letters were sent as requested to the Super Intendent, An Garda Síochána and to the Minister for Environment.   No response has been received.