West Galway 110/38 kV Substation STAGE 1 LEAD CONSULTANT�S REPORT IDENTIFICATION OF LEAST CONSTRAINED SITES February 2012

EirGrid proposes to develop a new 110/38 kV electricity substation west of Moycullen,
County Galway, at a location along the permitted Salthill � Screebe 110 kV overhead line
(OHL). ESB International (ESBI) has been appointed by EirGrid as the Lead Consultant for
this project.

Laois - Kilkenny Reinforcement Project Assessment of 400 Kv Connection Methods to Coolnabacky Substation

The Stage 1 Report for the Laois � Kilkenny Reinforcement Project was published in May 2011. One of the findings of this report was the identification of an emerging preferred site for the 400/110 kV substation in Laois. During the subsequent four week public consultation phase on this report, no new information came to the project team�s attention that would alter its opinion that the location identified is the most suitable.

East Kerry North West Cork 220/110kV Project Emerging preferred station and connectivity report.

This Report identifies the context for the planned EKNWC project, and
potential project solutions. It is intended that the information contained in
this Report will enable meaningful consultation between the project team
and all interested parties, including members of the public and An Bord
Plean�la as likely competent authority for public planning, in relation to the
proposed development.

Laois Kilkenny Reinforcement Project Environmental Reports Appropriate Assessment Screening Report

This Appropriate Assessment Screening Report has been prepared to determine the
potential impacts of the Laois Kilkenny Reinforcement Project on sites designated as
European conservation areas known as Natura 2000 sites as required under Article 6
of the EU Habitats Directive.