Alternative Energy Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2012

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Ceisteanna (451)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

451. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has met with the two commercial companies seeking planning permission to erect wind turbines for the purposes of exporting energy to the British market; the number of occasions that he has met these companies; the purpose the meetings and the outcome of same. [49755/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

I have not had any such meetings. However, my Department met with Element Power in February 2012 regarding consent required under the Foreshore Act 1933 for work associated with a proposed project.