Bid to build bridges between developers and green lobby

ENVIRONMENT Minister Dick Roche said yesterday he was keen to build bridges between developers and conservationists.

As the country awaits the minister's decision on the proposed M3 motorway through the historic hill of Tara, Mr Roche said yesterday the first requirement was for both developers and conservationists to listen to each other.

National Museum director Pat Wallace has made a strong submission to Mr Roche urging him not to give the green light to the controversial M3 motorway and he is due to give his decision shortly.