Eirgrid 'profiled elderly' in plans to build 11.06.2010

An organization in Ireland called Eirgrid allegedly used an age profile to choose the 'path of least resistance' in erecting high pylons for an electricity grid. The dangerous high voltage pylons will be placed in the direct neighbourhood of many older bachelor farmers, who are said to have been specifically targeted for their low probability of protesting against the plan. Targeting older people for these purposes because of their vulnerability is a form of elder abuse. For the full article in th Irish Independent newspaper, click HERE.