Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 June 2016
37. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the outcome of discussions he has had with EirGrid on major projects it proposes to undertake over the next few years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16157/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraEirGrid is the designated Transmission System Operator and its role includes the operation, maintenance and development of the electricity transmission network in Ireland. As detailed in the Government Policy Statement on the Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other Energy Infrastructure, the Government does not seek to direct EirGrid in the development of energy infrastructure to particular sites or routes or technologies.
My officials have briefed me on EirGrid's grid development programme and I intend to request a more comprehensive briefing from EirGrid on their grid development programme in the near future. Details of current projects are available on its website www.eirgrid.ie and include: North South, Grid West, Grid Link, Celtic Interconnector, Laois-Kilkenny, West Dublin and Knockraha. EirGrid have confirmed to me that they will be happy to brief the Deputy directly on any or all of their current projects should he so wish.
