• Introduction
• Project Conception
• Route Selection
• Partnership Agreement
• Construction Contract
• Compulsory Purchase Order
• Environmental Impact Statement
• Bridge Order
• Foreshore License / Lease
• Toll Scheme
• Project Description
• Financial Aspects

The Project:

Environmental Impact Statement

The Environmental Impact Statement for the above incorporated a detailed study relating to:

• Human Environment
• Agriculture
• Ecology
• Hydrogeology
• Water Quality & Fisheries
• Air Quality
• Noise
• Landscape
• Material Assets
• Cultural Heritage
• Climate

The EIS followed the same path as the CPO process. Again in October 2002, An Bord Pleanála issued an order granting approval to the EIS (subject to modifications).

Click here to download the Environmental Impact Statement.