Fears ESB may scrap powerline plans

THERE are fears the ESB may scrap plans to bring a controversial powerline through north Kerry, as landowners and farming organisations continue to be divided on a compensation package.

ESB spokesman Michael Kelly yesterday confirmed the ESB is now reviewing its plans to construct a 110kV powerline from Tarbert to Tralee.

He said that in the case of the small number of farms where some preliminary works had taken place, compensation would be paid to the farmers concerned in line with the agreements which had already been reached.