Yes.. this seems to be the latest sickening news...
RTE NEWS
Green light for M3 at Lismullen
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 13:01
An Bord Pleanála has cleared the way for work to commence on the
National Monument at Lismullen in Co Meath, which lies in the path of
the M3 motorway.
The decision means that the site, which is close to the Hill of Tara,
will be examined by archaeologists before the road is constructed on top
of it.
The National Monument at Lismullen consists of two circular enclosures,
the largest 80 metres in diameter, and dates from somewhere between
1000BC to 400AD.
Last month, the National Roads Authority submitted its plans to preserve
the site 'by record'. This means the NRA will examine it in detail and
then build the M3 on top of it.
In its decision, An Bord Pleanála has given the NRA the green light
because the plan does not constitute a material alteration to the M3
scheme which it has already approved.
An Bord Pleanála has been the last hurdle to be overcome for this
controversial proposal.
It will come as a big relief to both the NRA and Meath County Council.
However, the news will be a big disappointment to protestors who hoped
the Bord might have demanded a new environmental impact assessment