Wind energy regulation and debate
Robert Troy seeks consultation details and legislative regulation of wind farms, as well as time for a debate. The Ceann Comhairle rules that Private Members’ Bills are outside the Order of Business, while the Taoiseach notes that both Bills are being discussed.
I understand the review of the wind energy guidelines 2006 are to be published. How long will the consultation process afforded to the public be? Does the Taoiseach not think it would be more appropriate to put in place a robust regulatory framework on a legislative basis to deal with the-----
Comment on this
One Bill is in the Seanad and the other is a Private Members' Bill from a member of a Government party.
Comment on this
I have asked about this on a number of occasions and for time to be made available to debate this important issue in the House. The Taoiseach promised that it would be made available but it is still not forthcoming. This is an extremely important issue in the midlands and it is being ignored. Members of the Government parties are saying one thing in the House and something totally different in their constituencies.
Comment on this
There should be an opportunity for all Members of the House-----