·         CIVIC RECEPTION

On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Fallon

                SECONDED by Councillor Leyden

It was AGREED to award a Civic Reception to the Roscommon U17 Gaelic Football Team for their achievements in 2017. 

·         TIDY TOWNS 2017

Cllr. Shanagher congratulated all the Tidy Towns Groups who were successful at the Awards Ceremony at the Helix in Dublin earlier today.  She also thanked everyone who contributed to the works.

List of award winners included:

Roscommon Town, Castlecoote and Keadue        - Gold Medal

Ballintubber                                                                      - Silver Medal

Cloontuskert and Tarmonbarry                                   - Bronze Medal

Strokestown                                                                      - Endeavour Award

Ballyleague                                                                         - 2^nd in Renewable Energy Section

·         LAMA MEETING

Cllr. Ward reminded members that the LAMA conference takes place next weekend in Clonmel.

·         TURLOUGHS

Cllr. Connaughton queried if Roscommon County Council have to wait for the Hydrogeological study  in order to apply for funding from the OPW, as they have stated that it is open for applications for funding. He also asked why Roscommon County Council received the lowest amount of funding in the county for the LIS schemes. In the event of more funding next year, can we look for new applications?

The Chief Executive stated that he would give a more comprehensive answer at the next meeting.

·         LETTER TO MARY ROBINSON

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Keogh

              SECONDED by Cllr. Creaton

It was AGREED to send a letter to former President Mary Robinson, and UN Ambassador for Human Rights, complimenting her on the stance she has taken at the United Nations speaking out against President Trump in relation to his interactions with the President of North Korea.

It was further AGREED that Roscommon County Council request that the Taoiseach should also write to the President Trump to encourage him to refrain from using inflamatory language in relation to recent world situations.

·         TRAIN SERVICE LONGFORD TO SLIGO

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Doherty

              SECONDED by Cllr. Cummins

It was AGREED to send a letter to Mr. Seamus Kilgallon from Iarnrod Eireann in Sligo to investigate further the possibility of a morning commuter train from Longford to Sligo.

·         MEETINGS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Patricia Bohan, Meetings Administrator advised the members of the new Meetings Management System, whereby the Agenda and associated documentation would be sent by email in the future. It was envisaged that there would be training for the members in the coming month with a view to going live for the October Meeting.