Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Would the Minister agree with the European opinion that Irish planning law is weak on retention planning? Will he bring any proposals forward to assist local authorities in ensuring they have better guidance on matters such as the one in Derrybrien? I cannot believe such a large wind farm would not be subject to an environmental impact statement. A large number of environmental cases are active against the Government in the EU. Is the Government taking steps to ensure these complaints are addressed? What progress is being made on them?

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