As the new Athlone Bypass opens, the Confederation of Irish Industry has stated that £3.25 billion pounds would need to be spent on the main Irish roads to bring them up to European standards.

Report shows the opening of the Athlone Bypass.

Aerial view of the bypass.

To camera Charlie Bird.

Interview with Con Power, Confederation of Irish Industry.

Map of Ireland showing European route E1.

The reporter is Charlie Bird.

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