East-west energy project on hold

The commercial operation of one of the biggest energy projects in the historyof the state has been deferred after testing revealed it was affecting phonelines.

Wed, 24 Oct, 2012 - 01:00

Sarah Stack

Households in north Co Dublin reported buzzing, noise and interference onlandlines after the official opening of the east-west interconnector.

The 500MW cable runs beneath the Irish Sea from Wales and then underground from Rush, Co Dublin, to Meath.

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