Menu
05/02/2014
FoI Law Should Be Extended To Bring Eirgrid Under Its Remit - FF
Fianna Fáil has introduced new legislation to bring EirGrid under the powers of the Freedom of Information Act.
Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Seán Fleming has moved the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill in the Dáil.
Deputy Fleming commented: "This is about openness and transparency at one of the most important State companies in the country. There is huge concern around EirGrid and its Grid25 plans and what impact major pylons will have on communities.
"We believe the Freedom of Information law should be extended to bring EirGrid under its remit. Deputies from both Fine Gael and Labour claim to have concerns about EirGrid's plans and I believe they should support this legislation now.
"The Government had to be dragged into agreeing to have FOI cover its new Super Quango Irish Water. They shouldn't be as reluctant with EirGrid. This will be good for the public and good for EirGrid.
"I have brought forward this legislation because Minister Howlin refused to accept my amendment to bring EirGrid under Freedom of Information at the Committee Stage of the FOI legislation before Christmas.
"The Minister had previously rejected Fianna Fáil's proposal to have Freedom of Information apply to Irish Water. Clearly that was a mistake, the Government was forced into a u-turn, and I hope they will see sense on the EirGrid issue."
(CD/JP)
Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Seán Fleming has moved the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill in the Dáil.
Deputy Fleming commented: "This is about openness and transparency at one of the most important State companies in the country. There is huge concern around EirGrid and its Grid25 plans and what impact major pylons will have on communities.
"We believe the Freedom of Information law should be extended to bring EirGrid under its remit. Deputies from both Fine Gael and Labour claim to have concerns about EirGrid's plans and I believe they should support this legislation now.
"The Government had to be dragged into agreeing to have FOI cover its new Super Quango Irish Water. They shouldn't be as reluctant with EirGrid. This will be good for the public and good for EirGrid.
"I have brought forward this legislation because Minister Howlin refused to accept my amendment to bring EirGrid under Freedom of Information at the Committee Stage of the FOI legislation before Christmas.
"The Minister had previously rejected Fianna Fáil's proposal to have Freedom of Information apply to Irish Water. Clearly that was a mistake, the Government was forced into a u-turn, and I hope they will see sense on the EirGrid issue."
(CD/JP)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
25 January 2012
Powerline Plans Spark Protest
A protest will take place in Dublin today against Eirgrid's plans to build powerlines, pylons and a substation in Co. Laois. Labour Senator John Whelan fully supports the protest by the Ratheniska Action Group which will take place at Leinster House.
Powerline Plans Spark Protest
A protest will take place in Dublin today against Eirgrid's plans to build powerlines, pylons and a substation in Co. Laois. Labour Senator John Whelan fully supports the protest by the Ratheniska Action Group which will take place at Leinster House.
06 July 2012
Freedom Of Information Legislation Extended To All Public Bodies
Freedom of Information legislation will be extended to all public bodies including An Garda Síochána and the Central Bank, the government has announced. The legislation will all now cover bodies in receipt of substantial Government funding.
Freedom Of Information Legislation Extended To All Public Bodies
Freedom of Information legislation will be extended to all public bodies including An Garda Síochána and the Central Bank, the government has announced. The legislation will all now cover bodies in receipt of substantial Government funding.
08 October 2015
Project Using Overhead Power Lines Will Not Proceed - Eirgrid
EirGrid has welcomed the statement issued by the Independent Expert Panel over a report suggesting alternative options to meet the need of the Grid Link project. The report considered both overhead and underground solutions in respect of environmental, technological and economic criteria.
Project Using Overhead Power Lines Will Not Proceed - Eirgrid
EirGrid has welcomed the statement issued by the Independent Expert Panel over a report suggesting alternative options to meet the need of the Grid Link project. The report considered both overhead and underground solutions in respect of environmental, technological and economic criteria.
23 June 2014
Proposal For Underground Route For Eirgrid Project
The Grid West project is EirGrid's plan to develop a new high-capacity power connection, linking north Mayo to a strong point on the national grid. In January 2014, EirGrid announced that it would undertake a comprehensive analysis of an underground route for the project.
Proposal For Underground Route For Eirgrid Project
The Grid West project is EirGrid's plan to develop a new high-capacity power connection, linking north Mayo to a strong point on the national grid. In January 2014, EirGrid announced that it would undertake a comprehensive analysis of an underground route for the project.
08 January 2014
Minister Urges Govt To Take Health Concerns Surrounding Eirgrid Project Seriously
Sinn Féin's EU candidate for the constituency of Ireland South, Liadh Ní Riada, has today called on the government to take the health concerns surrounding the EirGrid Grid Link project seriously.
Minister Urges Govt To Take Health Concerns Surrounding Eirgrid Project Seriously
Sinn Féin's EU candidate for the constituency of Ireland South, Liadh Ní Riada, has today called on the government to take the health concerns surrounding the EirGrid Grid Link project seriously.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
