ESB denies dragging its feet as school moved into pole position

RECENT media coverage of the removal of poles from the construction site of Gael Choláiste na Mara, Arklow, Co Wicklow, provided an opportunity for some tongue-in-cheek coverage.

However, it missed a serious safety issue that should be addressed.

All those involved in construction activities are well aware of the constraints and limitations of working in the vicinity of live overhead lines.