Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 June 2005
159 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to roll out the electricity network throughout the BMW region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18738/05]
View answerThe rolling out of the electricity network throughout the BMW region is an operational matter for ESB networks and ESB national grid.
The ESB has advised me that the following has been invested in its network in the BMW region — Donegal €102 million; Sligo-Leitrim, €144 million; Cavan-Monaghan, €50 million; and Louth €30 million. A number of major 110 kV line projects were completed in the region between 2000 and 2003. A number of other major projects are already under way in Cashla-Oldstreet, Flagford-Srannanagh, Connemara, Donegal North-West, Flagford-Tonroe and Westport.
