Shane McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there was contact between Eirgrid and his Department regarding the proposed Meath Cavan 440kv power line; if so, the nature of this contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30400/07]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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EirGrid is statutorily responsible for planning the high-voltage transmission network, which includes the proposed Meath Cavan transmission line. Neither I nor my Department has a function in the planning design or installation of transmission lines. My Department is in regular contact with EirGrid in relation to the ongoing delivery of its overall statutory responsibilities.

I recently met EirGrid senior management for a high-level discussion in which the company gave an overview, for my information, of the second North-South Interconnector and the proposed Meath Cavan power line projects.