Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In general, though, I agree with what has been said in this regard. In many instances, engineers from a particular company will service wind farms in respect of which that company has a contract to do so. The exception is in the circumstances to which Ms O'Neill referred. For the most part, local authorities receive substantial rates and there are other benefits which accrue and that is why it is important - all other things being equal, including a wind farm being located in the proper place - to get the community gain right. Many of the jobs involved tend to be centralised in Dublin. This is despite the number of wind farms that are located in rural settings.