Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy is correct on one of the options he mentioned; the expert panel will consider the matter concerning the North-South interconnector and come to its view in the next couple of weeks.

As regards the terms of reference of the study which applies to my Department, they are set out on the basis of identifying and examining all relevant peer-reviewed scientific literature, including the study of non-ionising radiation conducted in 2007 by the previous Government. It also includes any work done by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, which is within my Department's area of responsibility. It will be engaging with the process to ensure all of the various national and international standards and the available literature will be reviewed. That will ensure we will have the best possible information available to the expert group.

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