The public hearing sessions about the North-South Interconnector planning process is to begin next March, An Bord Pleanála has confirmed.

Fianna Fáil Senator Thomas Byrne is against the project and says he will be making a submission to the hearing to outline the serious concerns that residents in Meath have regarding the proposals.

Senator Byrne said: "People in Meath feel that their concerns have not been taken on board by those pushing this project. They are not being treated equally as the development of new transmission lines in other parts of the country are proceeding with the lines being placed underground. However Meath residents are being told that the North South Interconnector has to be developed over ground. It’s unacceptable.

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"Meath residents now have their chance to make their voices heard in relation to these proposals. I've been informed by An Bord Pleanála that the public hearing for the project will begin in March. I’ll be making a strong submission outlining why I think the proposals have to be cast aside. I encourage others with similar concerns to make a submission during the public hearings."

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