Motorway a fiasco from the start

THE news of the discovery of a site of major archaeological importance in the Tara-Skryne Valley is exciting.

That it has happened in the run-up to the general election is even more disquieting, as it shows the assessments made by those involved in the ludicrous decision to route the motorway in this area are now coming back to haunt them. Hopefully, it will also revive the issue in the minds of the electorate.

Environment Minister Dick Roche ploughed on with the situation, ignoring expert advice, including that of National Museum director Dr Pat Wallace, who opposed the chosen route.