Heydon queries motorway services policy

Martin Heydon has questioned the policy of the National Roads Authority of building motorway service areas as public-private partnerships, when offering the option to private-only developments wouldn't cost the taxpayer anything, writes Brian Byrne.

In particular he has referenced the current works for a service area at Halverstown, which he says is neither necessary nor does it fit with European road transport guidelines

The FG/Kildare South deputy queried Transport Minister Leo Varadker TD as to why the NRA is 'charging ahead' with a state-led approach to the issue of providing on-line services.

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