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Wind farm planning guidelines

Summary

Deputy Michael Healy-Rae says outdated wind farm planning guidelines are still causing community chaos and asks what will be done. The Chair notes the question is for Minister Naughten, and the Taoiseach says the Minister already gave a comprehensive answer.

Under the heading of climate change, the programme for Government states, "As a matter of urgency the new Government will update the wind farm planning guidelines, within 3 to 6 months, to offer a better balance between the concerns of local communities and the need to invest in indigenous energy projects." This matter is still causing chaos in communities. What is the Government going to do to address this important issue?

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

That is a question for the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Denis Naughten, but the Taoiseach may address it if he wishes.

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Leo Varadkar The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The Minister provided an answer in respect of a question on that issue some moments ago. I do not remember the exact detail of his answer, but it was comprehensive.

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