Menu
29/01/2009
Tara Group Calls On NDP 'Rethink'
Tara Hill protection pressure group, TaraWatch, has called on the government to radically redesign the National Development Plan (NDP), as public and private sectors prepare to begin discussions on how to revitalise the economy.
TaraWatch has demanded a new form of NDP, based on redevelopment, rather than development, in order to achieve sustainable economic development.
The group said focus should be shifted away from building "dozens of carbon-emitting motorways, facilitating urban sprawl, which cause climate change, and will hurt Ireland economically".
Existing roads and rail lines should be redeveloped, rather than new motorways being built, according to TaraWatch.
The groups also said new construction contracts under the NDP should be fixed-price, in order to prevent further state overspending.
TaraWatch recommended the government combines the M3 and M2, which are both currently being built five miles apart.
The group said this could save one billion euros in construction costs, and encourage commerce by being toll-free.
"A radical rethink of the National Development Plan is needed, using all the latest thinking on efficiency and economic sustainability," a TaraWatch spokesman said.
"It is time for the Government to listen to the latest thinking, as well as the local thinking, in order for this country to truly regain itself from a position of strength," he added.
(PR/JM)
TaraWatch has demanded a new form of NDP, based on redevelopment, rather than development, in order to achieve sustainable economic development.
The group said focus should be shifted away from building "dozens of carbon-emitting motorways, facilitating urban sprawl, which cause climate change, and will hurt Ireland economically".
Existing roads and rail lines should be redeveloped, rather than new motorways being built, according to TaraWatch.
The groups also said new construction contracts under the NDP should be fixed-price, in order to prevent further state overspending.
TaraWatch recommended the government combines the M3 and M2, which are both currently being built five miles apart.
The group said this could save one billion euros in construction costs, and encourage commerce by being toll-free.
"A radical rethink of the National Development Plan is needed, using all the latest thinking on efficiency and economic sustainability," a TaraWatch spokesman said.
"It is time for the Government to listen to the latest thinking, as well as the local thinking, in order for this country to truly regain itself from a position of strength," he added.
(PR/JM)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
07 August 2007
Prehistoric Monument To Be Demolished
The excavation of a prehistoric site in County Meath is due to begin today to make way for the M3 motorway. The motorway will be constructed on the Lismullen site, despite it being declared a national monument in May.
Prehistoric Monument To Be Demolished
The excavation of a prehistoric site in County Meath is due to begin today to make way for the M3 motorway. The motorway will be constructed on the Lismullen site, despite it being declared a national monument in May.
28 July 2016
New Working Group Established To Examine Post Office Development
A new Working Group has been established to examine how Post Offices could act as community hubs, the Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring, has announced. The examination is to be carried out following a recommendation from the Final Report of the Post Office Network Business Group.
New Working Group Established To Examine Post Office Development
A new Working Group has been established to examine how Post Offices could act as community hubs, the Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring, has announced. The examination is to be carried out following a recommendation from the Final Report of the Post Office Network Business Group.
21 January 2016
Post Office Development Group Agreements Will Support Future Of Service - FG
New agreements as part of the Post Office Network Business Development Group report will support local post offices in the future, Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, has said. "While post offices remain central to Irish communities, there is a challenge to ensure that they remain competitive.
Post Office Development Group Agreements Will Support Future Of Service - FG
New agreements as part of the Post Office Network Business Development Group report will support local post offices in the future, Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, has said. "While post offices remain central to Irish communities, there is a challenge to ensure that they remain competitive.
24 March 2010
Ruane Criticised Over 'Actionable' Advice
The North's Minister for Education and the Stormont Department of Education have been criticised for advising schools to follow guidance on selection which may leave them open to legal challenge. The Governing Bodies Association has received legal advice on the Transfer 2010 policy. The association represents 52 voluntary grammar schools across NI.
Ruane Criticised Over 'Actionable' Advice
The North's Minister for Education and the Stormont Department of Education have been criticised for advising schools to follow guidance on selection which may leave them open to legal challenge. The Governing Bodies Association has received legal advice on the Transfer 2010 policy. The association represents 52 voluntary grammar schools across NI.
02 June 2008
Cowen Reaffirms Commitment To NDP
Brian Cowen has reaffirmed his commitment to Ireland's multi-million euro National Development Plan, after uncertainty over the future of the nationwide infrastructural overhaul. The Taoiseach has said the "significant" capital investment in the NDP2 programme would continue.
Cowen Reaffirms Commitment To NDP
Brian Cowen has reaffirmed his commitment to Ireland's multi-million euro National Development Plan, after uncertainty over the future of the nationwide infrastructural overhaul. The Taoiseach has said the "significant" capital investment in the NDP2 programme would continue.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Outbreaks of rain during this evening. Becoming mainly dry with clearing skies overnight with a frost possible along with a few icy patches. Some fog may form in the south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
