Roche to receive archaeological reports by end of month

Environment Minister Dick Roche is reportedly set to receive reports from the National Museum before the end of this month relating to two archaeological sites threatened by roads projects.

Heritage campaigners want Mr Roche to re-route the roads away from the Tara-Skryne valley in Co Meath and the Woodstown Viking site in Waterford.

Reports this morning said the director of the National Museum was due to present a report on the sites to the minister before the end of this month and a decision would be made “soon after”.