John Rogers (pictured) had argued that An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) did not have sufficient expertise to examine the environmental impacts of the proposed N2 bypass at Slane when it granted permission for the development.

A letter signed by representatives of 30 local community, business and tourism interests, residents groups and sporting organisations in the Co Meath village, has been given to John Rogers, the former attorney general and local businessman who lives in Crewbane, Slane, pleading with him to withdraw the case.