New poles/cables
ESB network is-as far as I know-obliged to use existing infrastructure.So get the drawings/planning papers and run the cables yourself,underground if you like.Once they are there they have no chance but pay you the going rate.Make use of the deregulation and earn money.Every lender would be happy to borrow you the money for the project,rates will be included in the rent sum.And,after a certain time,the cables will be paid off and generating income without further investment,underground cables will be working for many,many decades without trouble.
Polish contractors-already working for ESB net - are offering competitive rates,much cheaper than Irish builders.
ESB supply is paying ESB network for cable capacities that had been paid for 50 years ago .