Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Julianstown Bypass: Discussion

Photo of Fergus O'DowdFergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is reasonable. If Meath County Council and the Department agree to proceed, I ask them to communicate with us after those discussions. That would commence the process.

I also want to raise another issue. Part of the problem with massive construction is that it is almost a builders' paradise. There is almost a concrete jungle in east Meath at this stage. Quality of life is being seriously and adversely impacted by the lack of proper public transport, although there have been improvements recently regarding Bus Éireann services. The question of green space remains, however. Is every green field going to be built on? Is there going to be a zone where there will not be untrammelled and unfettered development by builders and speculators? What is the future for east Meath?

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