A sum of €4.35m, set aside this year by the National Roads Authority (NRA) for upgrading the N86 Tralee to Dingle road, will now be spent in another part of the country.

An Taisce is to challenge a decision by An Bord Pleanála to give the green light to major works, including cycle lanes, on one of the country’s busiest tourist roads.

ENVIRONMENTALISTS have expressed concern at the Government’s fight to keep a controversial planning fee.

ENVIRONMENTALISTS have expressed concern at the Government’s fight to keep a controversial planning fee.