Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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454. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will clarify if an underground route-specific analysis of the North-South interconnector was ever carried out by EirGrid's consultants (details supplied), and if such a study took place would a map of the specific route analysed be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7559/14]

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Detailed studies have been conducted for the project, most recently by the Independent International Commission of Experts appointed in July 2011 which reported in February 2012. An earlier route-specific underground analysis was also conducted by PB Power. Further detailed information on the matter is available from EirGrid.

EirGrid has set up a telephone “hotline" to allow deputies to contact the company with queries relating to Grid25. The number is 01-2370419. This telephone line is available 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, between 08.30 and 16.45. Any calls outside those times will be recorded and EirGrid will endeavour to return the call the next business day. EirGrid also have a dedicated email for Oireachtas members. That address is .