Report due on health impact of pylons

Concerns at the health impact of pylons and power lines are to be addressed next week with the release of an EU report on the effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF).

The European Commission said last night that its scientific committee on emerging and newly identified health risks will release the review of the health risks to humans from EMFs on Tuesday.

With three major pylon routes planned across the country, the Government this week said two departments will look at the possible effects on people’s health.