Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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271. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the EirGrid grid west project in view of the fact that residents living on the proposed route of the 400 kW power line have been four years awaiting decisions on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31327/16]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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The following statement was issued by EirGrid in relation to the status of Grid West in June 2016 and is available on their website:

"Since late 2015, all project activity was paused while awaiting a decision from An Bord Pleanála regarding planning approval for the development of the Oweninny wind farm near Bellacorick, Co. Mayo. Recently, An Bord Pleanála granted planning consent for the development of this wind farm. We will now assess this decision and the impact this may have on the future development of the electricity grid in the West. Once our assessment has been completed we will share the outcomes and consult with stakeholders and communities as necessary."

EirGrid have confirmed to my Department that this statement remains valid and the assessment is on-going.