Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 June 2015
241. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter regarding the development of a weather station (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25464/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe siting and operation of weather stations is guided by meteorological and climatological requirements. It should be noted that there are already 41 climatological stations located in Co. Kerry. Of these, 36 are rainfall stations, 3 of which are located close to Dingle at Ventry, Ballydavid and Cloghane. The remaining 5 stations in Kerry also record temperature. In addition, a key Met Éireann scientific site, Valentia Observatory, is also located in Kerry, near Caherciveen. As the current network of climatological stations fulfils Met Éireann's scientific requirements, there is currently no operational need for the development of a weather station at Dingle Harbour.
