I wish to ask the Taoiseach whether regulations will be brought forward shortly on wind turbines. Many rural communities are in turmoil at present because companies have made planning applications. These regulations have been promised since before Christmas but January has passed, people still are waiting and there is some angst with regard to applications before the planning authorities and An Bord Pleanála. The regulations in existence come from 2006, when turbines were 50 m high but they now are being regulated on at approximately 160 m. Will the Taoiseach indicate when those regulations will be brought forward?

I will, but I cannot do so today. This involves two Departments, namely, the Departments of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and the Environment, Community and Local Government. I am aware that they are engaged with each other and I will advise Deputy Lawlor as to what is the current state of play. While there was a commitment to having these regulations published by now, it has not happened because of those negotiations. I will let the Deputy know.