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Gridlink Project

No Overhead Pylons for Gridlink Route – Independent Expert Group Issues its Report

Fine Gael Kildare South TD, Martin Heydon, has today welcomed the report of the Independent Expert Panel appointed by Minister for Communications Energy and Natural Resources Alex White to review the options being considered for the Gridlink route by Eirgrid.

“The Independent Expert Group have confirmed that there is no need for further analysis of the […]

New Gridlink Option avoids need for building power lines

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has welcomed the announcement by EirGrid this morning (Friday) of a new option for Grid Link.

“EirGrid have announced a new option for Grid Link that will please the many people who were concerned about the impact of new pylons on our region. In […]

Reviews of Gridlink project ongoing

Fine Gael Kildare South TD, Martin Heydon, has informed local landowners that reviews are ongoing on the controversial Gridlink project proposed by Eirgrid. He was speaking at a meeting in Narraghmore this week organised by the Gridlink Action Group.

“I had always said that all options for this new infrastructure should be […]

ESB Submission should have Significant Impact on Eirgrid’s Review of Gridlink

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has today (Thursday), questioned Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Alex White on the continuing need for the Gridlink project. Deputy Heydon was speaking in the Dail this evening where he raised the implications of an ESB submission on national energy policy, calling into question the […]

PQ – Green Paper on Energy Consultation Process

To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the review of the green paper on energy policy; the consultation process of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

– Martin Heydon.

* For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 25th September, 2014.

Ref No:

36337/14 Proof: 295

REPLY

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural […]

PQ re Gridlink and work of Expert Panel

To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the work of the expert group reviewing the Gridlink project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

– Martin Heydon.

* For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 25th September, 2014.

Ref No: 36339/14 Proof: 296
REPLY

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Mr. Alex […]

Review of Energy Policy Welcomed – Public Consultation open to 31st July 2014

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South Martin Heydon has today (Monday) welcomed confirmation from Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte that he is commencing a review of National Energy Policy with the publication today of a Green Paper on National Energy Policy which will be available for Public Consultation.

“Our existing National […]

Expert Panel Terms of Reference Published

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South Martin Heydon, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the publication by the Independent Expert Panel reviewing the Gridlink project of their Terms of Reference.

“I am happy to see that the Independent Expert Panel who are reviewing all options for the Gridlink project have published a detailed terms of reference that […]