Another Tara Demonstrator Arrested This Morning

Another Tara Demonstrator Arrested This Morning

Another demonstrator has been arrested this morning at Rath Lugh, near the Hill of Tara. Rick Finley was demonstratoing against works taking place on the side of the national monument called Rath Lugh, close to the newly discovered national monument at Lismullin.

He has been taken to Navan Garda station and it is said he will be appear in Navan District Court later today.

Rath Lugh is a massive hillfort, designed to protect the Hill of Tara from northern attacks, and is a recorded national monument.

The works at Rath Lugh have been condemed by campaigners since the Minister for the Environment never gave any directions for works to take place on the national monument.

In addition, it has been discovered that the National Roads Authority has widen the approved route in this area, significantly impacting the national monument.

TaraWatch condemns the actions taken by the construction company, SIAC, and the National Roads Authority/Meath County Council who are instructing the Gardai to arrest demonstrators for civil trespass, instead of following normal procedures and going through the Court system and seeking an injunction on trespass.

ENDS

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