There were no conflicts of interest.

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. John Cummins

SECONDED by Cllr. Tom Crosby

andAGREED, the minutes of the Boyle MD meeting of 24^th November 2023 were ADOPTED.

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Valerie Byrne

SECONDED by Cllr. John Cummins

andAGREED, the minutes of the Boyle MD Interim meeting of 12^th December 2023 were ADOPTED.

There were no matters arising.

Mr. D. Loughnane, Senior Exec. Regeneration Section, read the CE report for The Plots Town Park Ballaghaderreen.

All members welcomed the development and gave it their full support.

Mr. E. Mulryan confirmed that an application for funding under the Town & Village Development will be submitted and decision should be known by Q1 2024.  If successful, will move to detailed design and constructions as quickly as possible at a cost of €500k approx.

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Michael Mulligan

SECONDED by Cllr. Tom Crosby

and AGREED, that the Specified Development Part 8 – Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended), Planning & Development Regulations (2001)(as amended) the CEO Report for The Plots Town Park, Ballaghaderreen be ADOPTED.

Mr. G O’Donnell gave a presentation on the status of Unfinished Housing Estates in the Boyle MD area.  Copy of report emailed to members separately.

The following issues were discussed:

1. Are Councils still getting grants and financial government assistance to take unfinished estates in charge; especially where there is no bond in place?  How much funding is provided?

Answer:  Councils are not being funded for this work.  Funding is provided from the Council’s own budget each year.  

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. John Cummins

SECONDED by Cllr. Michael Mulligan

and AGREED, the Roscommon County Council should seek funding from Central Government to assist the Council in Taking in Charge estates where no Bond in place.

2. Update on Status of Waterside Estate, Termonbarry

Waterside is also known as Shannon Woods and was on the list under Shannon Woods.  The developer is working on its Site Resolution Plan and works are ongoing.

3. Orchard Grove, Elphin – Update on Irish Water Issue

The Pumping Station needs to be upgraded under an Uisce Eireann Site Resolution Plan Agreement; however, RCC understands there is no Uisce Eireann or Department funding available for these works.

4. Hazelwood, Elphin – any progress on the right-of-way issue?

The Wayleave is still required.  A reminder letter with Wayleaves was sent to the property owner on 18/01/2024.

5. Tarmon Harbour Update

Correspondence from Bord na Mona re bog at Cloonshannagh, Tarmonbarry was noted.

There was no Notice of Motion.

There were no questions presented.

There were no votes of Congratulations/Sympathy.

The following issues were discussed:

Cloonfour School – update on funding application

Application is under Safety Scheme for installation of Flashing Lights.  There is an issue with electrical contractor – Mr. I. Kilcline will follow up with contractor.

Upgrading of Lighting at Rooskey

Upgrading of lighting is carried out under national tender by Contractor and managed by the RMO.  Roscommon Co. Council is obliged to abide by the tendering process.

Lights - Strokestown Estate

Works to be carried out by Roscommon Co. Council in Q1 2024. 

Gritting at National Schools & Car Parks

Mr. Greg O’Donnell stated that the Winter Maintenance Plan prioritises national and regional road networks.  Resources are maximised.