Tara SOS - M3 to the West

by Tara SOS Fri Aug 19, 2005 15:59

Check out site & photos...

www.tarasos.com

by tarawatch Sat Aug 20, 2005 09:38

20/08/05

Louise Hogan

OVER 70% of people want the controversial M3 motorway rerouted away from the ancient seat of the high kings of Ireland, according to a new survey.

Environmental campaigner Vincent Salafia insisted it would be possible for the state to choose a viable alternative route to steer traffic far away from the Hill of Tara in Co Meath.
“The people of Ireland want Tara protected. This alternative offers the best compromise solution and I am seeking support for it from all political parties. Tara is too important to be a political football It should be a UNESCO Word Heritage site,” he said.
Campaigners have been disputing a 14 kilometre section of the planned 62km M3 motorway, which is scheduled to run alongside the former seat of the kings.

Mr Salafia said the results of a recent national survey by Red C Research had shown that 70% of people surveyed want the M3
motorway rerouted away from the site. The campaigner said the contingency engineering plan would offer a legally, economically and environmentally advantageous solution to the current route.

He said the new route between Navan and Dunshaughlin would be up to 2.5km shorter and would end any costly and lengthy legal disputes.

Protesters gathered at the toll booths on the M50 yesterday claiming the Government was trying to push a destructive and wasteful motorway through the scenic area. A leaflet handed out to motorway travellers stated: “The only people who will benefit from the construction of the M3 are the toll road operators and property speculators.”

The Eurolink consortium involving Spanish construction firm Cintra and the Irish group SIAC was recently announced as the preferred bidder to build the 600 million M3 motorway between Clonee and Kells.

Mr Salafia said legal advice is being sought as to whether they could also be held liable for any damage of the historic site as a co-developer of the project.

by Tara SOS - Tara SOS - M3 to the West Sat Aug 20, 2005 21:46 Meath 0863213755

M3 will be visible in the Gabhra Valley
Bertie Aherne "I can't even see the hill of Tara from here." 26th November 2004.

Not True - see photo taken today Saturday, 20th August 2004 from the Hill of Tara.
Bertie Aherne "I can't even see the hill of Tara from here." 26th November 2004.

Not True - see photo taken today Saturday, 20th August 2004 from the Hill of Tara.

Please support up coming leaflet drop at All Ireland Semis - info at http://www.indymedia.ie/newswire.php?story_id=71604

Digs commence in Tara Valley between Tara and Skryne Hills - 20.08.05

by Bertie Aherne Sun Aug 21, 2005 23:53

I'm quoted saying that in the Irish Times of the following, day by the way..

by radio listener Mon Aug 22, 2005 23:54

Muireann of STSV debates the NRA on LMFM a day after their effusion of taxpayer funded propaganda on Tara issue.
http://radio.indymedia.org/uploads/muireann_vs_nra_1.mp3

Save Tara Complex Ringtone (yes ringtone)
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by Listened Tue Aug 23, 2005 01:22

Well done Muireann

by Chris Murray - at home Sun Sep 11, 2005 13:02 dotliath at eircom dot net

I have my "Audience " ticket to the NRA

conference, there was an invitational in

the Irish Times. I hope that people will

go to the Gresham, on Thursday week

to listen and ask questions etc.

by To What Sun Sep 11, 2005 17:53

They won't discuss the M3 finds..

by M3 to the West Sun Sep 11, 2005 20:34

Everyone that has an interest should turn up at this show. Even if just to support the protest.