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 CP1291 Carlow 110kV Station Busbar Thermal Capacity Need
[Exempted Development] (‘the
Development’) individually or in-combination with other
plans or projects would be likely to
result in Likely Significant Effects (LSEs) on a European
site(s).