Eirgrid in talks with Cork council over use of greenway cable for France interconnector

Eirgrid is in discussions with Cork County Council officials to see if it is possible to use some or all of the proposed greenway between Youghal and Midleton to duct cabling for part of a €1 billion electricity interconnector between France and Ireland.

Eirgrid has said it hopes to be in a position to announce later this month to announce the best options in East Cork for a converter station and landfall location, as well as routes for the underground electricity cable.