Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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345. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he plans to publish the report he commissioned on the proposed North South interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14855/18]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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The North South Interconnector, as proposed as an overhead line, now has full planning permission in both Ireland and Northern Ireland.  Following engagements with representative groups and Oireachtas members in relation to the motions passed in Dáil and Seanad Éireann early last year I commissioned two independent studies into the project. The studies are designed to address the main points of the motions as well as key concerns expressed by those parties opposed to the development of an overhead line.

It is my intention that the two studies will provide some clarity to the concerned residents of the affected areas. The results of both studies are expected shortly and I will publish the reports and ensure they will be made available to all interested parties.