Gormley to respond to EU warning on M3 motorway

The Minister for the Environment has said he will respond shortly to a warning from the European Commission on the building of the M3 motorway in Meath.

A meeting took place in Brussels today between Minister John Gormley and the European Commissioner for the Environment.

Earlier this week, the European Commission told the Irish Government to stop construction of the M3 motorway, which it claims is in breach of EU law.

Demonstrations against the motorway were held in Dublin city centre today and outside Irish embassies in the UK and the US.

Minister Gormley has issued a statement saying he had a long and frank exchange of views with the Commissioner.

The Minister says he will be giving the matter detailed consideration, and will respond to the Commission as quickly as possible.