Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2024-06-19
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John McGuinness (FF), Carlow-Kilkenny

Across Carlow and Kilkenny, communities are deeply concerned about wind farms and the height of the turbines now being proposed. I am asking particularly in relation to Castlewarren, Ballyouskill and the joined farms across county boundaries. I am asking that someone take charge of what is being done. Will someone defend the communities and restrict the height of these turbines? Will the Minister clarify the regulations and the differences between legal opinions from the Department and, for example, Kilkenny County Council? It is an issue of deep concern and communities are being forced to fend for themselves and that is not fair.

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Sitting date: 2024-06-19