Electricity Grid

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 September 2021

Tuesday, 21 September 2021

Questions (139)

Seán Canney

Question:

139. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities are refusing to give letters of permission to lay cables on public roads to facilitate connection to the grid for solar farms and windfarms thus delaying the planning process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44675/21]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

As Minister for Transport, I have no responsibility for local area planning decisions. This is a matter which should be addressed directly with the Local Authorities, who are the roads authorities for their areas.