A former Energy Minister has dismissed the impact pylons have on people's health.
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A former Energy Minister has dismissed the impact pylons have on people's health.
It follows approval for the development of 299 pylons across Cavan, Meath and Monaghan, as part of Eirgrid's North-South Interconnector project.
Locals have raised concerns over health, house prices and the effect to the environment – with calls for the pylons to be put underground:
But former Minister for Communications, energy and natural resources Pat Rabbitte says the project is necessary