Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

To be helpful, it is important to point out that there are wind energy projects coming onto the grid now which is up to 12% or 14% in terms of capacity. We are well on course to meet our wind energy targets, ambitious though they are, for our future energy requirements. I will ask the Minister to see if there is anything in what Deputy Kenny says about pre-planning issues that would enable the expeditious consideration of these projects in a helpful way.

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