Roche says decision has yet to be made on Tara motorway

Environment Minister Dick Roche has flatly denied reports that he has decided to approve the planned route for the M3 motorway in Co Meath.

Reports this morning claimed Mr Roche was intending to issue licences allowing archaeologists to dig up historic sites on the proposed route of the motorway past the Hill of Tara.

However, Mr Roche has insisted that he has yet to make a decision on the matter and said this morning's reports were premature.