Aug2009 wrote: » When will we ever learn in Ireland that if yo9u build it they will come!!!
Aidan1 wrote: » Careful with the editing there Ted - it's probably more likely that the NPWS pointed out that moving slugs is not exactly within the realms of the possible. It's a bit like me 'admitting' that I don't have a plan for what I'll do when Liv Tyler asks me to marry her. In other words, I wouldn't worry unduly about Mr Sweetman's grandstanding, <snip> Anyways, sure all the Kerry slugs will be off to Killarney on June 6th for the Cork game. Problem solved.
irishshadowfax wrote: » Hi all- Any more updates on this? Last I seen on it was this article posted on 04/08/10 by Batt O’Keeffe on http://www.fiannafail.ie/news/entry/4999/
irishshadowfax wrote: » Latest Update from local Councillor: "Off hand I can tell you that the Bord are currently examining the file. After the oral hearing last summer a date in SEptember was set for their decision. That was a bit early considering the same inspector went from MAcroom to the oral hearing on the Mallow road adn was doing two big jobs at the same time. The decision date has been moved again before Christmas and its now set at Feb 8th. By then the Board are to make a decision or seek further time to consider the report. It could move again, its entirley up to the Bord and they have moved it twice allready. The next milestone on the journey is an Bord Pleanala decision (hopefully 8th Feb). Where they approve the planning, the land purchase can then begin. The purchase process on other roads has taken over a year adn the bulk of funding isn't needed until concluding the deals. Land purchase is a very strong comettment and cunstruction has oftin followed quickly. At the same time in Baile Mhuirne there are works underway on the resurfacing of the village. This work is seperate from the MAcroom Bypass and follows a long time pressing tehm since the sewer works were done a number of years ago. These works are expected to take up to 12 weeks adn will involve laying a watermain as well as resurfacing the road. Due to the poor weather they were delayed starting and seem to be making good progress now. I hope this gives you an overview of where things stand at the moment. I will be continuing to press for a speedy progress on the MAcroom bypass and if you have any further question let me know. "
Tremelo wrote: » This scheme was specifically mentioned in the Four-Year Plan, if not listed. The four year plan states that this can enter construction between now and 2015 if monies are available.
spacetweek wrote: » Furet, can you point me in the direction of this plan? I'd like to see the list.
Sponge Bob wrote: » http://www.pleanala.ie/casenum/HA0025.htm
Sponge Bob wrote: » Looks fine in mine bar their own typos What happens when you lang = ga instead of lang = en ??Clickypoos to see.
invinciblePRSTV wrote: » Even if this one somehow manages to get funding for its construction (and I don't think it should be prioritised above other more worthy schemes nationally), I've heard in bar rooms that the local ''alternative lifestyle'' folks are ready to fight this Glen of the Downs style. Not sure if accurate but it wouldn't surprise me knowing that part of the worlds crusty population.
Adro947 wrote: » What schemes would these be? I mean in the case of the M20 the current road is somewhat comparable...but the 7km winding section of narrow S2 roadway outside Ballyvourney is absolutely shockingly bad...
tinner777 wrote: » funny that, the last large protest down here, when they where going to block the road, was about the state of the road and the bypass.. The recent work is a joke
PROTECTED slugs which forced the redesign of a €200 million bypass are to be moved from certain areas along the route after An Bord Pleanála gave the road project the green light. The board noted several environmental, historic and cultural concerns relating to the proposed Macroom bypass on the Cork to Kerry road. But it went against its inspector’s report and said it should go ahead for several reasons, including: n the severe traffic congestion in Macroom; nthe seriously substandard condition of much of the N22 between Macroom and Baile Bhúirne; nthe negative impact of excessive through-traffic on the commercial, social and environmental conditions and road safety in Macroom, and the villages of Baile Mhic Íre and Baile Bhúirne; n and the grant by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of a Derogation Licence under the Habitats Regulations in respect of the Kerry Slug. The board attached conditions to granting permission, including the appointment of experts to "identify, create and manage a suitable receiving environment for the long-term translocation of the Kerry Slug". Bats will also get special flyovers on the bypass’s underpasses and bridges. The discovery of the protected slug in Cascade Wood near Ballyvourney forced the redesign of a section of the bypass. Historians then warned that the bypass would destroy the site of one of the biggest War of Independence ambushes. But pro-bypass campaigners took to the streets of Macroom during summer months when traffic congestion is at its worst to lobby in support of the bypass. An oral hearing was held last summer and in its ruling yesterday, the Bórd said the bypass would not have a significant effect on the area. The positive impacts would outweigh the negative socio-economic impacts of removing through traffic from towns and villages on its route, it said. It has now directed that a survey be undertaken to map historic and cultural sites, including War of Independence and Civil War sites, along the route. These maps will be made available for public display. The board also noted that the inspector did not recommend refusal because of the road’s possible impacts on Carrigaphooca Castle and the nearby stone circle the impacts on the Civil War monument at Carrigaphooca, the impacts on the War of Independence ambush site at Cúil na Cathrach, and the impacts on the protected Carrigaphooca House. Local Cllr Aindrias Moynihan welcomed the decision. "This could provide lots of local jobs which would greatly benefit the Macroom region. It’s up to the Government now to prioritise funding and to see that this project goes ahead," he said.
invinciblePRSTV wrote: » For my money, if the NRA could magic up on the cheap plans for a Macroom bypass, even just of the S2 variety, in tandem with some remedial works around Baile Bhuirne then i think the N22 this side of Kerry is sorted in the medium term.
imangry29 wrote: » The judicial review for the N22 macroom ballyvourney scheme goes ahead 10th July 2012. Assuming it gets the green light, is it not the most logical scheme in the country to get the go ahead (whenever we do build new roads again)? all other major schemes nationally have been suspended far earlier in their planning stages. Route with enormous tourism potential, badly needed access for Kerry, could the macroom bypass bit go ahead first to reduce the price tag? Special plea to our troika chums? I clutch at straws for this! Imagine cork-Kerry with n40 flyovers and macroom bypass built. One can dream
