John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

We need to clarify this. All of us have a duty as elected representatives to tell people the truth regarding this matter. People say they cannot use the traditional hopper for turf cutting, which is not the case.

Deputy Naughten asked what my Department has done. Only last week we provided exemptions for microrenewables in order that people in the affected areas can erect wind turbines and install solar panels and so on without planning permission. We are making it easier for people to heat their water and so on through CHP plants, which Deputy Hogan welcomed. I will give Deputy Naughten the scientific advice if he wants it.

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