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Public Consultation

regulatory

Tonn Nua (Maritime Area A) Grid Connection

2026

View SourcePublished: 19 Dec 2025

Event Details

Event Type:Public Consultation

Category:regulatory

Date:2026

Date Precision:year

Event Signals

Neutral

Informational - no clear directional impact

Low Impact

Minor progress or informational

Regulatory Details

Authority:EirGrid

Permit Type:Planned Step 4 public consultation on detailed landfall, cable route and grid infrastructure options for the Tonn Nua grid connection

Description

EirGrid plans to launch a Step 4 public consultation in 2026 for the Powering Up Offshore – South Coast Tonn Nua (Maritime Area A) grid connection. This consultation will focus on the best-performing landfall options, cable route options and associated onshore grid infrastructure zones, building on 2025–2026 marine survey data and previous Step 3 engagement.