The following items were raised-

·         Cllr. Fitzmaurice stated that the damage caused to the children’s playground at Castlehill, Castlerea was a terrible act of vandalism.  He stated that the playground was used by children from a wide area and he did not want the general public to presume that the damage was caused by young people living in Castlehill.  He called on the general public to take ownership of all public areas.  The playground is now closed and if anyone has any information concerning the damage they can contact Roscommon County Council or the Gardaí

·         Cllr. Fitzmaurice pointed out that a second pedestrian crossing with lights is needed on Main Street in Castlerea near Cahill’s Supervalu store.  This is a very busy N60 route and some tactile paving and ducting are already installed to facilitate future traffic lights in this area.  

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr Fitzmaurice

                    SECONDED by Cllr Leyden

It was AGREED to write to Transport Infrastructure Ireland seeking funding for the provision of a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights at Main Street, Castlerea

·      Cllr. Leyden requested that Roscommon MD Meetings for the forthcoming year be scheduled on Thursday’s and on a different week to the Plenary meeting.  The other members were in agreement

·      Cllr. McDermott requested that the footpaths beyond Walsh’s on the Castlerea road be repaired

·      Cllr. Fitzmaurice requested that an extremely dangerous footpath in St. Joseph’s cemetery, Castlerea be inspected as it is in need of repair

·      Cllr. Leyden thanked Neal Geraghty and his team for cleaning the footpaths at the Ballyboughan Industrial Serviced Sites on the Racecourse Road, Roscommon

·      Cllr. Shanagher asked if the size of the apertures on the bins could be considered when deciding on the bins as part of the Public Realm Project and for all town bins in general.  It is important to deter household dumping and to stop crows from scattering rubbish.  

·      Cllr. Shanagher also requested that the containers with trees around the town be moved to the footpath area between Tesco’s and Supervalu while the public realm works are ongoing

·      Cllr. Shanagher mentioned new signs for the Castle and Abbey flagpoles and requested that the flagpole at St. Ciaran’s park be moved down to the Jail Lane

·      Pat Murtagh informed the members that €73,000 is available in each Municipal District this year for the Municipal District Scheme.  The Council are in the process of updating the terms and conditions and aim to have applications available online by mid-June.  The members welcomed the scheme and Cllr. Leyden clarified that this money was not spent in 2020 due to Covid-19.

·      Neal Geraghty informed the members of his plan to carry out works in Loughnaneane Park for health and

safety reasons.  The works will include removal of the existing hedging, remove overhanging trees, erect lower fencing and replacement of some of the playground surface.  This will open up the area and make the playground more visible.  The members supported the plan and reaffirmed the importance of Loughnaneane Park for all young people and the need for additional youth facilities in Roscommon town.  The members commented on the need for more signage at all parks specifying that playgrounds are for children’s use only and that they are smoking free zones.