Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 9 July 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment

ESB Networks: Commission for Regulation of Utilities

Mr. Robert O'Rourke:

As I recall, yes. There was an issue with leakage. The age of the cables was also a potential issue. This could present environmental issues. Alongside this, we were getting environmental reports which indicated that the ESB was in substantial compliance. While we accept that this work was required for environmental reasons, at the same time, there were not necessarily any red flags. As Mr. McGowan said, it was in compliance and this work was required to stay compliant.