Government proposes new electricity interconnector between Ireland and Spain

Energy minister Darragh O’Brien said the Government would have to examine possible locations where the interconnector could land in Ireland

Energy minister Darragh O’Brien has said work is ongoing to agree a memorandum of understanding with Spain. Picture: Collins Photo Agency

The Government is proposing the creation of a new electricity interconnector between Ireland and Spain, which is expected to be operational in the mid-2030s.

Energy minister Darragh O’Brien has said work is ongoing to agree a memorandum of understanding with Spain next April or May that would allow for the construction of such an interconnector.