Dublin-Waterford route gets green light despite Harney doubts

A LONG-AWAITED improved road from Waterford to Dublin is to be built as promised, despite the reservations of Tánaiste Mary Harney, the Government has confirmed.

Transport Minister Seamus Brennan has told Ms Harney despite her concerns about the cost and viability of a dual carriageway between the two hubs, the new 107km route is getting the green light.

Ms Harney angered business leaders in Waterford last month and caused uproar within the Progressive Democrats locally when she wrote to Mr Brennan saying that upgrading the existing route might be a better option.