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Seanad Éireann · 2023-12-14

Special Measures in the Public Interest (Derrybrien Wind Farm) Bill 2023: First Stage

IND Michael McDowell · National University of Ireland

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When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

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wind 5
farms 4
derrybrien 2
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limited 4
transfer 3
lessee’s 1
re-naming 1
extinguish 1
western 2
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IND Michael McDowell

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act, in the public interest, to assist in maintaining the security of the electricity supply system in the State, and for that purpose to provide for the transfer to the western development commission of the Derrybrien wind farm; to effect the transfer of shares in Gort Wind Farms Limited to the Western Development Commission; to provide for the removal of persons from certain offices positions or employment with Gort wind farms limited and provide for the appointment of persons to those offices or positions or that employment; to extinguish certain rights; to provide for the re-naming of Gort Wind Farms Limited; to provide for the transfer of the lessee’s interest in the lands at Derrybrien; to disapply certain provisions of the Companies Acts and other enactments in so far as they relate to Gort wind farms Limited; to provide for the preservation of contracts; to provide for the making of regulations; and to provide for connected matters.

CC Jerry Buttimer

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

IND Michael McDowell this contribution

Next Tuesday.

CC Jerry Buttimer

Is that agreed? Agreed.