Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Slye for his presentation. I will put my questions as we are pressed for time. What is the cost per linear metre of the UG 400kV HP DC cables running from Rush, County Dublin, to Woodland, County Meath? What compensation would be given to each landowner per pylon and what would be the annual remuneration, if any? Will there be any additional compensation during the construction phase similar to the Bord Gáis and National Roads Authority, NRA, guidelines? Has an assessment or analysis been carried out of the health implications in terms of how close a dwelling can be to overhead 400kV power lines, with particular regard to the electromagnetic field, the extremely low frequency, the maximum allowable decibel level at the dwelling nearest the overhead 400kV power lines in the worst weather conditions, for example, fog, winds greater than 80 km/h or heat above 25o Celsius at distances of, say, 50 m, 100 m and 400 m to allow us draw comparisons in that regard?

I asked Deputy Ellis to put a number of questions as I had to leave the meeting for half an hour. If Mr. Slye has answered them I will read the transcript. One was about a health analysis and the implications for children with autism who have hypersensitivity. That may have been dealt with. The other question was whether EirGrid has any powers beyond those currently enjoyed by the NRA and Bord Gáis relating to access and entry rights to land. The final question was on a dedicated e-mail address for Oireachtas Members. If those questions have been addressed I will read the transcripts for the replies.