Electricity Transmission Network

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 February 2014

Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Questions (437)

Sean Conlan

Question:

437. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the consequences EU Regulation 347 of 2013 may have in potentially delaying or altering Eirgrid's plans to lodge a future planning application in relation to the North-South interconnector in view of the fact that it has been designated at EU level as a project of common interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9504/14]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

The timing of the re-submission of the planning application for the North South Transmission Line project to An Bord Pleanála is a matter for Eirgrid and one in which I have no function. Eirgrid will, of course, have due regard for all national and EU legislation, including Regulation (EU) No. 347 of 2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, when submitting its planning application for the project.