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Wind turbine setback rules

Summary

Deputies seek guidelines on wind turbines, including a setback based on turbine height rather than a fixed 500 metres. The Tánaiste acknowledges local concerns but cannot provide a publication date.

Michael P. Kitt An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I call Deputy Stanley. I ask for brevity. Six speakers are offering and I want to get everybody in.

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Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

I notice the hen harrier never came.

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When is the nag dispute Bill coming in for Bernard?

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I ask about the guidelines and regulations for wind turbines. The Tánaiste answered a question from another Deputy on the matter. Will there be a regulation? It has been suggested that there would be a regulation specifying a 500 m set-back distance. The set-back distance should be set pro rata to the height of the turbine.

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Michael P. Kitt An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Deputy is getting very technical.

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Some of them are up to 200 m in height. When will we see the guidelines? Will a regulation on setback distances be incorporated?

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I understand the concerns expressed in the Deputy's area.

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It is a huge concern.

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I do not have those details available to me now.

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When will we see the guidelines?

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The Bill will come before the Dáil in the next period of time. I do not have an exact date.

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Will it be this term?

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