Notice of a proposed project subject to appropriate assessment under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC
Gas Networks Ireland hereby gives notice of a proposed project in relation to the construction of an underground distribution gas pipeline in Dundalk, Co Louth.
The proposed pipeline comprises the installation of a 250m long underground distribution gas pipeline within the existing Dundalk Business Park in Dundalk Co. Louth.
The proposed pipeline, including its construction and operation, is subject to appropriate assessment under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and the EC (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared.
Gas Networks Ireland shall determine whether or not the proposed project will have an adverse effect on the integrity of any European site. Gas Networks Ireland may decide to proceed with the project, with or without, modifications or conditions, or to not proceed with the proposed project. If the proposed project will have an adverse effect on the integrity of a European site, Gas Networks Ireland may only proceed with the proposed project if there are imperative reasons of overriding public importance and the other criteria set down in Article 6(4) of the Habitats Directive are satisfied.
The following documents, including the NIS, may be viewed/downloaded by clicking on the links below:
- Appropriate Assessment(AA) Screening Report & Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
- Pipeline Layout
- Pipeline Location Map
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Report
The same information may be inspected free of charge and copied for a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs of making the copy at Gas Networks Ireland offices during business hours at Networks Services Centre, St. Margaret's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, D11 Y895 and Gas Networks Ireland Headquarters, Gasworks Road, Cork, T12 RX96, Monday to Friday between 12th of June and 12th of July 2026. If you wish to inspect the information at either of these addresses, please call 1800 464 464 or email networksinfo@gasnetworks.ie to arrange an appointment.
Written submissions or observations may be made to Gas Networks Ireland by email to networksinfo@gasnetworks.ie or in writing to Tanola Ltd, NSWC & Dx Pipelines, Gas Networks Ireland, Gasworks Road Cork, T12 RX96 before close of business on 12th of July 2026.
Gas Networks Ireland has also applied to the CRU for Section 39A consent for the proposed project. Details of that application, including the Appropriate Assessment to be carried out by the CRU are available at their website: www.cru.ie.