Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 15 June 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Offshore Renewable Industry Forum and Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industry: Discussion

Photo of David StantonDavid Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The grid interconnector to France is in the planning stages at the moment. It is to be located in my part of the country. It has caused a certain amount of angst among some residents. There is the whole issue of the grid upgrade. We hear of more pylons being spoken about. I am sure Mr. Cunniffe has been down that route as well and has heard about it. If we need more pylons to upgrade the grid but people do not want them near their houses, or anywhere near them, how do we get over that issue? They get very emotional and very angry about them. Can the witnesses speak to that point, please?

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