Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
1451 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has been requested to hold inquiries into certain planning decisions made in County Meath; if these enquiries include the planning decision in relation to the location of the M3 motorway, particularly the route chosen close to the historic site of Tara; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30209/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraI assume that the Question refers to recent media reports in connection with the draft Local Area Plan for the Southern Environs of Drogheda, which was published by Meath County Council for public consultation last month. I will consider the draft Plan in my role as a statutory consultee in respect of draft local area plans and will forward my statutory comments to the Council in due course.
My Department is not aware of any connection between this draft Local Area Plan and planning decisions in relation to the location of the M3 motorway at Tara, which was approved by An Bord Pleanála in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Roads Acts.
