Now that the inevitable major archaeological site has been unearthed at Lismullin in the Tara-Skryne valley, it is time the NRA/Department of the Environment re-examined the viability of the new road from Dublin-to-Navan.

AS an Irish-Canadian I am appalled at the failure of the Government to protect the country’s ancient heritage in the Tara-Skryne Valley.

The excavation of 38 archaeological sites on the proposed route of the M3 motorway around the Hill of Tara could reportedly cost up to €30m.