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€350 Million North-South Interconnector Faces Local Backlash

11/3/2025

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The north-south interconnector in Northern Ireland, proposed in 2006 and granted planning permission in 2020, is a €350 million project due to finish by 2031 to boost energy security and meet climate targets, with 43% of Northern Ireland's electricity from renewables.
Critics say it threatens rural landscapes and lacks consultation.
Local resident Kevin Redmond expresses disappointment about pylons near his home.
Woods questions whether benefits favor the southern economy.

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The north-south interconnector in Northern Ireland, proposed in 2006 and granted planning permission in 2020, is a €350 million project due to finish by 2031 to boost energy security and meet climate targets, with 43% of Northern Ireland's electricity from renewables.
Critics say it threatens rural landscapes and lacks consultation.
Local resident Kevin Redmond expresses disappointment about pylons near his home.
Woods questions whether benefits favor the southern economy.