Pylon pressure group loses action against EirGrid

An action aimed at halting an oral hearing for EirGrid’s application to erect approximately 300 pylons as part of the proposed North-South electricity interconnector has been dismissed by the High Court.

The challenge was brought by the North East Pylon Pressure Campaign (NEPPC), which represents almost 200 landowners in counties Cavan, Meath, and Monaghan.

The group opposes the pylons claiming they pose health risks to communities and will damage the environment.