5.24 Notice of Motion – Cllr Tom Crosby

Could Roscommon County Council conduct an investigation and address the following issues in Hanley Avenue, Boyle: 

The road surface, drainage, footpaths, and boundary fencing are reported to be in a state of disrepair, causing significant concerns for residents. Furthermore, the public lighting at the end of Lower Marian Road has been non-functional for an extended period and requires attention.

6.24 Notices of Motion - Cllr Sean Moylan

Motion to improve road safety in school/ church zone

In light of the fact that we are still at least three years away from the new N5, the situation in Tulsk is incredibly dangerous and difficult. There are 88 households marooned on the northern side of the National N5 route, where many schoolchildren must negotiate crossing this national road without any aid to get to and from the school. This is also the case with many elderly people in these same houses trying to cross the very busy road to get to church.

Whereas I welcome the new intermitting speed limit flashing signs, I call on the Council (in conjunction with the RSA and / or the TII and other State Agencies if need be), to install a pedestrian crossing controlled by lights, and on a raised plateau on the eastern transition route out of the village, in or around the Chestnut Grove housing estate, which would serve all 88 houses.

This would also have a traffic calming effect where there have been many many accidents, several of which occurred at school pick up and drop off times.

There is a precedence for these type of Pedestrian Crossings on National routes in Co. Roscommon, in Tarmonbarry, Frenchpark, and Cortober, yet Strokestown, Ballinagare and Tulsk remain without any safe proper crossing of the extremely busy National Route.

7.24 Notice of Motion - Cllr. Leah Cull

That this council have the necessary signage and road markings installed at Strabragin NS Arigna R280 and the railway bridge on the R294 Gurteen road in Boyle to warn traffic of the hazardous sharp turns.

8.24 Notice of Motion - Cllr Michéal Frain

For Roscommon County Council; to extend the planned development works proposed in the Plots area of the Town, which is located off Pound Street / Barrack Street.

The proposed current works includes the installation of a skate board park in an area adjacent to the public carpark.

I hereby propose that Roscommon County Council develop the remaining area of the Plots into a Town Park with lighting and pathways to compliment the natural beauty and ambiance of this wooded area.

5.24 Notice of Motion: Cllr Tom Crosby for Boyle MD Meeting 20^th September, 2024

Could Roscommon County Council conduct an investigation and address the following issues in Hanley Avenue, Boyle: The road surface, drainage, footpaths, and boundary fencing are reported to be in a state of disrepair, causing significant concerns for residents. Furthermore, the public lighting at the end of Lower Marian Road has been non-functional for an extended period and requires attention.

Response 1 – Area Engineer:

Part 1: Boundary Fence: Area Engineer has been in contact with Irish Rail regarding the fence line as it borders their tracks also. When he gets a response from Irish Rail, this it will be addressed.

Part 2: Road Surface: The Area Engineer hopes to add it to the 2025 Roads Programme for a 942 surface finish.  If approved by Boyle MD, then the works will be procured as previous years.

2024 footpath allocations have already been made. Hanley Avenue will be considered for footpath funding in 2025.

Response 2:  Assets & Management

Given the location of the lights in question, a road closure on the N61 is required to gain access to the lights and carry out the necessary repair works. In order to minimise traffic disruption in the area, it is planned to carry out these works during the upcoming road closure that is required as part of the ongoing public realm works in the area.

Boyle Office will follow up with the Regeneration Team in relation to the timeframe for those public realm works.

6.24 Notice of Motion:  Cllr Sean Moylan for Boyle MD Meeting 20^th September, 2024 -  Motion to improve road safety in school/ church zone

In light of the fact that we are still at least three years away from the new N5, the situation in Tulsk is incredibly dangerous and difficult. There are 88 households marooned on the northern side of the National N5 route, where many schoolchildren must negotiate crossing this national road without any aid to get to and from the school. This is also the case with many elderly people in these same houses trying to cross the very busy road to get to church.

Whereas I welcome the new intermitting speed limit flashing signs, I call on the Council (in conjunction with the RSA and / or the TII and other State Agencies if need be), to install a pedestrian crossing controlled by lights, and on a raised plateau on the eastern transition route out of the village, in or around the Chestnut Grove housing estate, which would serve all 88 houses.

This would also have a traffic calming effect where there have been many many accidents, several of which occurred at school pick up and drop off times.

There is a precedence for these type of Pedestrian Crossings on National routes in Co. Roscommon, in Tarmonbarry, Frenchpark, and Cortober, yet Strokestown, Ballinagare and Tulsk remain without any safe proper crossing of the extremely busy National Route.

Response:

This is a matter for the Roads Section and will be referred to the SE in Roads for assessment.  Assuming a suitable and safe location can be identified, an application to fund a pedestrian crossing on the N5 would be made to TII.  The type of crossing would be determined and designed by the relevant engineering staff and in accordance with any recommendations arising from the Road Safety Audit process. 

7.24 Notice of Motion:  Cllr. Leah Cull Boyle MD 20^th September 2024

That this council have the necessary signage and road markings installed at Strabragin NS Arigna R280 and the railway bridge on the R294 Gurteen road in Boyle to warn traffic of the hazardous sharp turns.

Response:

The Boyle MD Office will investigate these locations and determine the need for additional road signage and road markings and submit the locations for low-cost safety scheme funding in 2025 as appropriate.

8.24 Notice of Motion: Cllr Michéal Frain Boyle MD 20th September 2024

For Roscommon County Council; to extend the planned development works proposed in the Plots area of the Town, which is located off Pound Street / Barrack Street.

The proposed current works includes, the installation of a skate board park in an area adjacent to the public carpark.

I hereby propose that Roscommon County Council, develop the remaining area of the Plots, into a Town Park, with lighting and pathways, to compliment the natural beauty and ambiance of this wooded area.

Response:

The Council would be very supportive of developing the remaining area of the “Plots” in Ballaghaderreen.

Following a proposal from Ballaghaderreen Town Team and Ballaghaderreen Tidy Towns, Roscommon County Council submitted a proposal for the development of a town park on the “Plots” land owned by the Council to the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. This proposed development received planning approval through the Part 8 planning process and subsequently the DRCD approved a funding allocation of €500,000. The Council’s Regeneration section is currently progressing the detailed design and tender documents for this scheme.

The remainder of the “Plots” land behind Barrack Street and Pound Street is in private ownership and is not available to the Local Authority to develop. The Council would be happy to work with any community group(s) that is able to get landowner agreement to make the lands available for public use. Once the land is available, the Council, with the community group, will explore all potential funding streams that would enable the development to proceed.