Cross-border group condemns Tara motorway decision

A cross-border heritage and environmental group has added its voice to condemnation of the Government's decision to approve the controversial Tara motorway in Co Meath.

The Battle for the Boyne Forum said allowing the construction of the M3 so close to the historic Hill of Tara raised questions about the State's claim to have a credible heritage policy.

It has also accused Meath County Council of hypocrisy for promoting Meath as the heritage capital of Ireland while also supporting projects like the motorway, an incinerator close to the Battle of the Boyne site and a new hotel yards from medieval Trim Castle.