Appropriate Assessment Screening Determination CP1352 Cashla 220kv Station Works

In accordance with Article 6(3) of the EU Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) and Regulation 42(1) of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 as amended (‘the Regulations’), EirGrid has undertaken Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening to assess, in view of best scientific knowledge and the Conservation Objectives of relevant European sites, if the Cashla 220kV Station Works [Exempted Development] (‘the Development’) individually or incombination with other plans or projects will result in likely significant effects on a European site(s). The Development involves a new bay and underground cabling entirely within the existing Cashla 220kv Station boundary.