EU funding used to destroy Irish heritage

I READ in a recent article that the M3 motorway being built through the Tara valley will be partly financed by European Union subsidies.

It is a condition for EU member states that receive subsidies that they undertake not to destroy any heritage in the course of using EU funding.

If the M3 motorway proceeds on its planned route, it will destroy the recently discovered archaeological site at Lismullen. This matter was raised in the European Parliament in May by Irish MEP Proinsias De Rossa and British MEP Roger Helmer.

During my studies I lived in Ireland, and came to appreciate Irish culture and heritage. I find it hard to believe the Irish Government would seek to build a motorway through what has rightly been called the heart of Irish culture.

Irish heritage is part of European heritage. European Union money must not be allowed to destroy something unique and precious.

Christa Spannbauer

Alte Strasse 40

97292 Holzkirchen

Germany