Environment

15.  Public relations

•  Opposition from the local community (with regards to traffic and construction noise and
environmental impact)

•  Environmental protests

16.  Site Characteristics

•  The presence of badger setts within construction site

•  Underground stream requiring protection during construction

•  Archaeological findings

17.  Permits / Consents / Approval

•  Parliamentary Bill required for project initiation

•  Difficulties in obtaining planning permission, possibly resulting in an appeal to the Secretary of
State