Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I must clarify that the amount set out in the draft scheme of development, which cannot be enacted because there is no statutory basis for it and it is unenforceable as a planning condition, is €2,000. In the course of a debate a motion was passed specifying that the amount would be €10,000, but the document refers to an amount of €2,000, and Bord na Móna was not even at the races with that. What Mr. Reilly has described, which is a very plausible approach, has not happened on the ground where I am. The organisation is dealing with people who are willing to accept wind farm infrastructure, but there has to be payback for them, and I agree with that. It is up to the witnesses to make sure that happens and that there is meaningful engagement on how community gain will work out.