Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2024-01-24
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Colm Burke (FG), Cork North-Central

The regulations relating to wind energy were put in place in 2006, which is more than 17 years ago. About four years ago, there was a commitment that they would be reviewed. The regulations deal with noise levels, shadow flicker, set-back distance and community obligation. We have not seen new regulations or guidelines. In a reply to a parliamentary question I tabled in October, the Minister advised that they would be published by quarter 4 of 2023. However, they have not been published. Four years have passed since it was officially agreed that the regulations needed to be reviewed.
I refer to wind farms in rural areas. The whole focus now is on the production of energy by using wind turbines at sea. Why has there been such a delay in the production of the guidelines? When will they be made available?

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Sitting date: 2024-01-24