A third period of non-statutory public consultation seeking feedback on the ‘Emerging Referred Route Corridor’ will run for six weeks between 25^th August and 5th October 2020.

Six Route Corridor Options were published for the scheme in October 2019. Following the completion of public consultation 2, feedback on the Route Corridor Options was considered by the Project Team and a seventh Route Corridor Option was included in the assessment process. The Project Team has undertaken an appraisal of the Route Corridor Options, which has identified option H (Green+Yellow+Orange Route) as the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor.

Due to the threat COVID-19 poses to human health, it is not planned to hold large scale public events as part of the ‘Emerging Preferred Route Corridor’ public consultation process. In response to the COVID-19 restrictions, an online public consultation experience is be available to view here https://n2.virtualeventspace.io/ . This online public consultation experience allows stakeholders and the general public to view maps, project information and express their opinion in a safe and accessible environment.

During the first three weeks of the public consultation period, 25^th August – 11^th September, members of the public can arrange meetings with a member of the project team by phone or using digital technologies.

During the second three weeks of the planned consultation period, 14^th September – 2^nd October, in person meetings will be available by appointment only at venues in Monaghan Town and Carrickmacross.

These in-person meetings will allow for social distancing and will adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to safeguard the health of the public and staff.

Anyone affected by the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor or with an interest in the scheme is encouraged to make an appointment to speak with or meet a member of the Project Team. Please contact us on 087 340 3786 or book online through the online public consultation experience.

An ‘Emerging Preferred Route Corridor’ for the scheme will be published at 6pm on Monday, 24th August 2020 on the project website www.N2MonaghanLouth.ie. Details of the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor will also be published through local media and social media that week. A third period of non-statutory public consultation seeking feedback on the ‘Emerging Referred Route Corridor’ will begin on Tuesday, 25th August 2020 and will run for six weeks until 5th October 2020.

Landowners within the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor will receive an information pack by post on or after the 25th August 2020. The information pack will include drawings and maps of the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor, information on the Option Selection process to date and details of this third public consultation.

A leaflet will be delivered to properties within the other Route Corridor Options on or after the 25th August 2020 advising that the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor has been identified and that the public consultation process has commenced.

Due to the threat COVID-19 poses to human health, it is not planned to hold large scale public events as part of the ‘Emerging Preferred Route Corridor’ public consultation process. In response to the COVID-19 restrictions, an online public consultation experience will be available to view here from 6pm on Monday 24th August 2020. This online public consultation experience will allow stakeholders and the general public to view maps, project information and express their opinion in a safe and accessible environment.

It is understood that online information cannot be accessed by everyone, and to this end a range of options will be available for people to speak directly with and meet members of the Project Team during the public consultation period, including:

· Through the project phoneline (087 340 3786), where members of the team will be available to give an overview of the project and answer general questions.

· Email queries will be accepted throughout the public consultation period ClontibretBorder@N2MonaghanLouth.ie.

· During the first 3 weeks of the public consultation period, 25th August – 11th September, members of the public can arrange meetings with a member of the Project Team by phone or using digital technologies

· During the second 3 weeks of the planned consultation period, 14th September – 2nd October, in-person meetings will be available by appointment at venues in Monaghan Town and Carrickmacross. These in-person meetings will allow for social distancing and will adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to safeguard the health of the public and staff.

Once the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor has been published, anyone affected by the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor or with an interest in the scheme is encouraged to make an appointment to speak with or meet the Project Team, and to submit feedback through the public consultation process.

The third non-statutory consultation on the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor will be held between 25th August and 5th October 2020. Submissions can be made electronically via the website www.N2MonaghanLouth.ie, by email to ClontibretBorder@N2MonaghanLouth.ie, or by FREEPOST up until 5th October 2020.

Feedback received through this public consultation process will be considered by the project team and amendments may be made to the Route Corridor before a Preferred Route Corridor is finalised. The Preferred Route Corridor and Option Selection Report will then be published. Stakeholders and the general public will be kept informed of progress as part of Monaghan County Council’s commitment to ongoing and considered stakeholder engagement. Updates, news and details will be posted on the website www.N2MonaghanLouth.ie and through media notices.

Second non-statutory public consultation

The Project Team would like to thank all contributors for taking the time to engage with the project team and for making submissions during the recent public consultation period. The Consultants will consider the feedback received, will undertake studies and surveys along the route, and will carry out an appraisal of the route options for both Schemes before identifying an Emerging Preferred Route Corridor. The Emerging Preferred Route Corridor will then go on display during another period of non-statutory public consultation, and further feedback will be invited and considered before the Preferred Route Corridors is finalised.  

All information being made available at the public consultation events can also be downloaded HERE