Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 February 2023
68. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 19 of 28 September 2022, the progress that has been made to date on developing new wind energy guidelines; when the publication of these new guidelines can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4844/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer to the reply to Question No 214 of 26 January 2023 provided by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The preparation and adoption of statutory planning guidelines are a function of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, pursuant to Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). As such, the Minister has no statutory role in their preparation or adoption. The preparation of revised Wind Energy Guidelines is an action provided for in the Climate Action Plan 2023 (reference no. EL/23/4, table 12.7), and reflecting the relevant statutory provisions, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is the designated lead department.
