Mr. John O'Connor:

I hear what the Deputy is saying. Devaluation is a topic I presume EirGrid will need to deal with in response to the various issues raised in the consultation process, such as how it deals with the devaluation or the impact on land and so forth. I do not have the answers to how this will be addressed but it will have to be addressed.

Deputy Colreavy asked about undergrounding which has been the subject of a number of studies. A transparent response will be required and with proper information on each case where it is proposed to be used. This is a matter that must be addressed because it cannot be skirted around.