Terry Brennan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Two weeks ago I suggested in the House that we have a forum to discuss pylons, overhead and underground cables, their advantages and disadvantages, a forum similar to the hearings we had with outside experts on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.

I welcome the Minister’s announcement of the setting up of an expert independent panel to oversee and prepare a report on all aspects of the GridLink and GridLink West projects. The running of the North-South interconnector through Meath and Monaghan should also be considered by this expert group.