NO CREDIBILITY

The advert can only be described as black propaganda. Appearing in at least four national newspapers, the cost of development and publication of the advert must be close to €250,000. The NRA has been losing the debate, and has been forced to buy rather than win credibility. The only myth in these advertisements is that the M3 will be delivered within budget and on schedule. Because of the serious underestimation of archeological sites and the certainty of legal challenges, under Irish and EU law, it is doubtful this route will ever be completed.

Vincent Salafia,
Public Relations Officer,
Save Tara-Skryne Valley Group

© The Sunday Times, 19th. December, 2004.