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Siro Overhead Cable

  • 01-11-2020 01:54AM
    #1
    Tigerpants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭


    Siro broadband has been installed to my neighbour via o/h cable. The cable crosses over my property.
    Can Siro do this without my permission or any consultation?


Comments

  • #2
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,813 ✭✭✭degsie


    I assume it would come under a wayleave that allows for cables over a certain height.


  • #3
    65535
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 922 ✭✭✭65535


    ESB had a historic wayleave to run electricity anywhere whereas P&T/Telecom Eireann/Eircom etc. had to follow the rules.


  • #4
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,493 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    65535 wrote: »
    ESB had a historic wayleave to run electricity anywhere whereas P&T/Telecom Eireann/Eircom etc. had to follow the rules.

    That wayleave was extended to communications infrastructure over the electricity network via legislation a few years ago IIRC.


  • #5
    Tigerpants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭Tigerpants


    The Cush wrote: »
    That wayleave was extended to communications infrastructure over the electricity network via legislation a few years ago IIRC.

    Any reference to the relevant legislation? Thanks


  • #6
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,493 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2013/135


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  • #7
    loremolis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 946 ✭✭✭loremolis


    Tigerpants wrote: »
    Siro broadband has been installed to my neighbour via o/h cable. The cable crosses over my property.
    Can Siro do this without my permission or any consultation?

    No they can’t.


  • #8
    loremolis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 946 ✭✭✭loremolis


    degsie wrote: »
    I assume it would come under a wayleave that allows for cables over a certain height.

    Can you explain what you mean?


  • #9
    loremolis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 946 ✭✭✭loremolis


    Tigerpants wrote: »
    Siro broadband has been installed to my neighbour via o/h cable. The cable crosses over my property.
    Can Siro do this without my permission or any consultation?

    No they can’t.


  • #10
    plodder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,825 ✭✭✭plodder


    The Cush wrote: »
    https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2013/135
    So, fibre cables are "electric lines" now according to that. I wonder could the wayleave privileges be considered a form of state aid, and would it be legal? It doesn't seem right that SIRO can just run a line across your land without asking permission but Eir and others (including cable companies who have had many problems with this before) can't.

    “The opposite of 'good' is 'good intentions'”



  • #11
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,178 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Don't the ESB have the officially inform you that a statutory cable is going over your property? As it ultimately affects your usage of your property eg minding overhead wires.


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  • #12
    loremolis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 946 ✭✭✭loremolis


    TheDriver wrote: »
    Don't the ESB have the officially inform you that a statutory cable is going over your property? As it ultimately affects your usage of your property eg minding overhead wires.

    They (Siri) have to serve a wayleave notice. The landowner is entitled to compensation.


  • #13
    loremolis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 946 ✭✭✭loremolis


    plodder wrote: »
    So, fibre cables are "electric lines" now according to that. I wonder could the wayleave privileges be considered a form of state aid, and would it be legal? It doesn't seem right that SIRO can just run a line across your land without asking permission but Eir and others (including cable companies who have had many problems with this before) can't.

    I think you’re right.


  • #14
    pizzahead77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,544 ✭✭✭pizzahead77


    I've known of neighbours that have refused SIRO access to their land without compensation and therefore has prevented the rollout of the network


  • #15
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,813 ✭✭✭degsie


    Why do people get so het up about a simple cable? Some bang on about the need for internet access but stringing a cable is a bridge too far. Doesn't make sense.


  • #16
    joe123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,539 ✭✭✭joe123


    Tigerpants wrote: »
    Siro broadband has been installed to my neighbour via o/h cable. The cable crosses over my property.
    Can Siro do this without my permission or any consultation?

    Is it really that much of a concern/hinderance?

    I never understand people getting up in arms over things like this.


  • #17
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,178 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    joe123 wrote: »
    Is it really that much of a concern/hinderance?

    I never understand people getting up in arms over things like this.

    You'd have to see the cable. It could be in the way of putting up a ladder easily to clean windows for eg


  • #18
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,493 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    I wonder if the fibre line the op refers to follows the same route as the power line or it that underground?


  • #19
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,813 ✭✭✭degsie


    Post a pic OP.


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