There is growing controversy in Castlebar, County Mayo, following an incident where two nuns and a local councillor had to be taken to hospital while attempting to block work on the site of the new ring road.
Report shows amateur video showing people, including Councillor Frank Durkan, attempting to halt a mechanical digger from working on the site, and Councillor Durkan being taken away on an ambulance stretcher.
Protesters at the site today.
Interview with Councillor Frank Durkan, Mayo County Council, on the incident.
Interview with Sr Mary Agnes, on the sisters injured in the accident.
Amateur video footage of the incident.
The reporter is Jim Fahy.
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