Four jailed over M3 Tara route
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Four people demonstrating against the contentious M3
motorway being routed close to the historic Hill of Tara
were jailed yesterday after refusing to accept bail
conditions imposed at Navan District Court.
Seven protesters had been arrested and brought to court,
charged in connection with the protests earlier in the
day.
Some of the defendants were charged with offensive
conduct and breach of the peace.
Protesters said they were blocking machinery from
carrying out demolition works at an archaeological site
called Soldier Hill on the northern slope of the Hill of
Tara. They claim that around 20 diggers and bulldozers
moved onto the hill early this morning to clear the way
for the controversial road.
Laura Grealish of TaraWatch insisted that gardaí
were arresting the wrong people.
"This is a trespass issue, which is covered by civil
law", she said.
"If the construction company wants to prevent trespass
they should go to the High Court and seek an
injunction".
© HearldAM, 19th. July 2007.
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