A decision on whether Eirgrid’s north-south interconnector will go ahead is expected to be announced in September.

The plans for the northeast have proven controversial and been opposed by landowners and farmers.

An Bord Pleanála concluded hearing proposals for the interconnector in May and is due to give a decision on 20 September.

Eirgrid, the body responsible for Ireland’s electricity network, has plans to build 401kV pylons across five counties – Monaghan, Cavan, Meath, Armagh and Tyrone.

Local opposition

EirGrid, is proposing to build the interconnector as part of its plan to upgrade the national electricity network. However, the plans have been met with huge opposition and have been delayed for some time, with local people setting up the group North East Pylon Pressure.

During the hearing, which started in March, proposals were given by farmers, landowners and politicians.

An Bord Pleanála is due to give a decision on the matter by 20 September.

The outcome of the decision will be either be to grant full planning permission, grant planning permission with conditions or to not grant planning permission.

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