Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2059. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 433 of 3 July 2018, the names and role of each person from his Department that attended meetings with EirGrid, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and other parties in respect of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33698/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn January 2018 I attended a meeting in Ratheniska with my officials and colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the Laois-Kilkenny reinforcement project. At this meeting, the Ratheniska, Timahoe, Spink and Surrounding Areas Substation Action Group outlined aspects of the project with which they were dissatisfied. I listened carefully to the many views expressed and following the meeting, I tasked my officials with examining the main points of concern.
Since the meeting in Ratheniska, my officials have engaged with EirGrid, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and other parties in an effort to explore the issues raised. Following these engagements, a report was prepared by my officials and submitted for my information. I subsequently shared this report with the action group on 19th June 2018.
