Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Both were built approximately 30 years ago. EirGrid seems to be approaching the public and planning process in the way one might have done 30 years ago, which is not satisfactory. When will we see the EirGrid legislation which should give statutory effect to a proper public consultation and assessment process? It could also consider the issue of whether EirGrid should put the lines overground, as well as underground.

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