Council management has made the controversial proposal but says the money would be spent on key infrastructure.

Fine Gael councillor Enda McGloin says they're a big drawback when it comes to attracting tourism and investment.

The Tricolour and the Roscommon flag will also be lowered to half-mast at Roscommon County Council headquarters.

Local Improvement Schemes involve homeowners helping to pay for the upgrade of small roads and laneways in rural areas.

He says barriers are badly needed along the canal from Ballinamore Golf Club to the town.

The council's budget for this year is over €52 million, which is used for roads, housing, leisure and other areas.

There are concerns the sudden closure will badly affect refugees who work or go to school in the area.

The issue was raised at a meeting of Leitrim County Council this week.