Grid Link concerns to be aired at Monday meeting

A public meeting is being held in the Community Centre on Monday night next, to highlight concerns related to the proposed Grid Link 400kV electricity line between Cork and Dunstown near Kilcullen, writes Brian Byrne.

The meeting has been organised by the local Grid Link Action Group, which describes itself as 'a voluntary group of individuals who have come together because of their shared concerns' relating to the project.

"We are not opposed to progress, but not at the price of people’s lives, and health, nor our local environment, heritage and livelihoods," says spokesperson Angela Fennin.

The Group says it represents residents in the local South Kildare area and businesses in the local area who want to to 'force' Eirgrid to explore and utilise 'other opportunities' for the proposed high voltage overhead powerlines.

The meeting begins at 7.30pm.