David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

A majority of citizens are against overhead power lines.

Record numbers have lobbied EirGrid and made submissions through the public consultation process. In this light, it is obvious that there is no public support. Despite the commission being put in place, however, EirGrid is still pressing ahead with its plans. This is not good enough. The Government should do the right thing and ask EirGrid to cease its planning application, to ensure an independent process and listen to the concerns of those who are opposed to EirGrid's plans.