Rural Life
Eirgrid has confirmed that approximately €40m in compensation has been offered to landowners affected by the North-South Interconnector
Agri-Business
EirGrid said ESB Networks will seek a CPO where agreement has not been reached on lands needed for the North-South Interconnector Project.
Agri Politics
The Aontú bill seeking to underground the North-South Interconnector has passed the first stage in the Dáil this week (Tuesday).
The Supreme Court has upheld planning approval for the southern section of the North South Interconnector.
Environment
Planning permission for the northern section of the North South Interconnector has been rescinded by Belfast High Court in a ruling.
The earliest possible construction date for the controversial North South Interconnector is early 2020, according to Minister Bruton.
A report has concluded that an overhead line is the most beneficial way of meeting power transfer needs between Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The feeling at a recent public meeting on the North-South interconnector was that landowners were "willing to do time" to block the project.
There are fears that the North-South electricity interconnector could descend into a "Shell to Sea situation", according to TD Peadar Toibin.
Landowners affected by the North-South electricity interconnector are prepared to block access routes to stall the infrastructure project.
News that the North-South electricity interconnector has received planning permission in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by Ibec.
A European project has proven that the North-South Interconnector can and must go underground, according to Sinn Fein MEP, Matt Carthy.
While a challenge taken over the North-South Interconnector power line was rejected, the campaign to halt it will continue.
A financial package for landowners affected affected by the North/South Interconnector is currently being finalised, according to Eirgrid.
'A repeat attempt by the Minister for Communications, to seek approval for a "useless" amendment on the North-South Interconnector is failing to recognise reality'
The underground option for the North-Sotuh Interconnector would be three times more expensive than the original plan, EirGrid figures show.
Approximately 400 landowners could be affected by the development of the North/South interconnector.
