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The Minister for Energy, Pat Rabbitte T.D. said: “The decision by Eirgrid, in response to the request of the Joint Oireachtas Committee, to extend the period of public consultation for the Gridlink Project beyond 26 November is welcome.

“People and Community Groups will now have until January 7th to make their input. Whereas, ultimately, only one corridor can be selected, it is important that no citizen feels impeded in any way from setting out their response for appropriate consideration.”