Eirgrid has a 220kV power line, from Cork to Waterford to Kildare.

A Government decision to examine the feasibility of putting two controversial powerlines underground has been described as an “election stunt” to appease backbenchers under pressure in their constituencies.

Eirgrid’s plans to carry out an 18-month survey of the ocean floor between Ireland and France with a view to having a €1bn powerline between both countries is being described as further evidence that the controversial pylon project is really about exporting energy.

Up to 170 people attended a meeting in an East Cork village as opposition mounts in the south of the country to Eirgrid’s proposed €500m overhead powerline.

WHEN you’re reared in an area, you take it for granted. It’s something that’s a given.

I am amazed that when it comes down to money, principles and responsibilities are suddenly forgotten.

Michael Flynn (Letters, Nov. 12) promotes the idea of burying power cables “by the side of dual carriageways”.

I am aghast at the notion that Eirgrid would even consider the route through scenic Lismore, Co Waterford as an option to upgrade the electricity grid for Ireland.

EARLY Christian remains have been uncovered by contractors working on the largest energy project in the country.

Early Christian remains have been uncovered by contractors working on the largest energy project in the country.

PAY rates in the semi-state companies are “scandalous”, the body representing small and medium businesses has said.

Almost 150 protestors have gathered in Rush in north county Dublin to voice their opposition to Eirgrid's interconnector between Ireland and the UK.

DEFIANT residents in a coastal commuter town have threatened to disrupt work on one of the country’s largest energy projects over safety concerns.

Defiant residents in a coastal commuter town have threatened to disrupt work on one of the country’s largest energy projects over safety concerns.

THOUSANDS of jobs could be created and 40% of our long-term energy needs met by wind energy if Government backs the sector.