Energy Transmission Network

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011

Thursday, 22 September 2011

Ceisteanna (174)

Frank Feighan

Ceist:

174 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in relation to EirGrid lines and especially the Srannagh, Carrick-on-Shannon line to Sligo, the persons responsible for the following (details supplied). [25626/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Pat Rabbitte)

I have no role in the planning and construction of individual transmission grid projects which is a day-to-day matter for EirGrid and ESB as the two State Bodies with statutory responsibilities for the national electricity transmission network infrastructure. Both bodies are responsible for ensuring that all relevant national, EU and international guidelines for health, safety and the environment are adhered to.

An Bórd Pleanála is the statutory entity responsible under the Strategic Infrastructure Act for planning decisions in relation to the transmission network.

The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland has specific statutory functions in relation to radiation.