Wind Energy Guidelines

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 November 2021

Thursday, 4 November 2021

Questions (264, 274)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

264. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the date that the existing planning regulations for wind farms were introduced; when it is intended to publish new wind farm planning regulations on the basis that the height and span of wind turbines have increased dramatically in size since the original regulations were introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53746/21]

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

274. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the revised wind planning guidelines will be published; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53938/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

I propose to take Questions Nos. 264 and 274 together.

I refer to the reply to Question No. 388 of 2 November 2021. The position remained the same.