Yes, if the bases of steel electricity masts or double wooden poles interfere with your everyday practices you are entitled to a compensation payment. Not applicable to single wooden poles.
Payments are made in the first quarter of each year for electricity lines of 38KV and above. Payments are made by electronic funds transfer direct to your bank account.
Mast Compensation Claim Form
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Or call to request a copy:
1800 372 757 or +353 21 2386555
Mast Compensation Payment Instruction Form
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The Rates for Mast Interference are part of an ESB Code of practice and have been negotiated and agreed with major agricultural groups such as the IFA. The rates are updated each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.
Compensation payments to landowners derive from the following document:
Code of Practice for Survey, Construction and Maintenance of Overhead Lines in relation to Rights to Landowners.
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The Grantor number will be on any ESB Networks correspondence you have received.
Yes. We will follow the guidelines of the Code of Practice in relation to access to land and or premises.
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Or Call 1800 372 757 or+353 21 2386555 to request a copy.
