Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There was a further review of previous reports. I am not sure the 2017 report is as clear as the Deputy has outlined in terms of undergrounding. EirGrid has been consistent in saying undergrounding is not feasible. We did ask for a review of that and we secured it from the Minister. We looked at what happens internationally, as well as the specifics of this case. The review has since been published. EirGrid is still engaging with farmers in the area. The project has been delayed for quite a long time. Issues will arise in that regard as well from an energy-security perspective. There are no easy answers to this right now.

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