‘Bull-headed’ action putting life at risk

THE wanton destruction by the National Roads Authority of important sites of natural and historical heritage in the Gabhra Valley and around Lismullin and Rath Lugh near Tara is unbelievable.

It is also sad to hear that people have now been injured (one seriously) due to failure to observe health and safety requirements in the rush to force the motorway through.

There has also been total disregard for protected wildlife in Lismullin Wood — which should have been highlighted by an environmental impact assessment — a flagrant breach of the EU Habitats Directive.