Wind Energy Generation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2022

Wednesday, 4 May 2022

Questions (166)

Aindrias Moynihan

Question:

166. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department has made any review on the way the planned wind farms in Gougane Barra, County Cork will impact local tourism in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22171/22]

Written answers

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

As Fáilte Ireland is the relevant prescribed body under planning legislation, I have referred this question to them for direct response to the Deputy.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51