M3 motorway
The biggest issue I have had to deal with the in my first few days in office has been the M3 motorway. I spent all day Friday, right up until 11pm, Saturday morning and even parts of Sunday talking to archaeologists and legal people. I phoned the Attorney General at his home on Saturday. The official legal advice confirms that my hands are tied in this instance, despite what certain opposition parties are claiming.
I will be meeting some of the top archaeologists this week to discuss the best way forward under the present circumstances. I have assured them that they have an open door in my Department from now on.