Sinn Fein has hit out over the cost of a hard copy of the planning application of the North South Interconnector.

Members of the North East Pylon Pressure Campaign (NEPPC) confirmed the cost is 5,000 each.

The group had requested four copies of the application for their members and are also asking that Eirgrid provide a hard copy to each landowner affected by the application.

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Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West Matt Carthy said the cost is "completely outrageous".

He said: "I agree with the members of the North East Pylon Pressure Campaign that the astronomical costs involved in obtaining a copy of this application will put it out of the reach of many in the community affected by the proposed pylons.

"The message from the local communities could not be clearer – they do not want overhead Pylons blighting some of the most historical landscapes of this country and presenting a real danger to their communities.

"This is another slap in the face to the community who have had to listen to PR exercise after PR exercise from Eirgrid stating their full commitment to engage with local communities on the proposed Pylons."

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