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NRA accused of negligence over N59 funding
Independent Councillor Michael Holmes has spoken out against the National Roads Authority for what he describes as “inefficient allocation of funding” in the upgrade of a section of the N59 road between Mulranny and Newport.
Ballinrobe rep to discuss state of N84 with NRA
A Ballinrobe councillor has insisted that a representative from that area meet with the National Roads Authority to discuss the dire state of the N84 Partry to Shrule section.
Holmes criticises NRA's €216m budget cut
Mulranny Independent Councillor Michael Holmes has criticised the Government for cutting the National Roads Authority's budget for 2009 by €216 million.
NRA criticised by local councillors
The National Roads Authority came under criticism from two Westport Electoral Area councillors after planning applications were refused due to NRA directives.
NRA having too much say on local planning issues
The impending refusal of planning permission for a development at Cloonkeen, Islandeady, caused frustration to elected members of the Castlebar electoral area committee this week. The single dwelling house was turned down because it was located on a national primary route, and the NRA objected to it. Cllr Johnny Mee asked senior executive planner for Mayo County Council John McMyler if there was anything that could be done in relation to this plan. Mr McMyler responded it was not likely as the council had received a submission from the NRA on the application.
Welby brands Moycullen bypass review a ‘waste of public money’
“A complete waste of public money” is how Independent Cllr Thomas Welby has described a €300,000 allocation from the National Roads Authority to review the Moycullen bypass.
County councillors slam incomplete NRA projects
The National Roads Authority (NRA) came under fire at the first meeting of the new Westmeath County Council, as councillors vented their anger at the body’s unwillingness to meet with them to discuss unfinished road projects in the county.
NRA must be taken to task over Westport planning permission refusals
The National Roads Authority have come in for sharp criticism from politicians in Westport who were vociferous in their condemnation of the authority at a meeting this week.
Councillor demands action on Westport Road deathtrap
The officials of Mayo County Council will be held personally responsible if a person is killed in a car accident on the Westport Road out of Castlebar.
