North-South Interconnector
Dail Éireann — 2020-07-15
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Darren O'Rourke (SF), Meath East

I want to raise the issue of the North-South interconnector with the Minister. I am fully aware of the importance of connecting the electricity and energy grids on this island. However, this project has met with spectacular local opposition to the pylons and overhead power lines along the route. Is the Minister aware of the level of anger and opposition on the ground to this project? As a TD from the constituency it is running through I can tell the Minister it simply will not proceed as a project in its current form.

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Sitting date: 2020-07-15