Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Two weeks ago, in light of the huge uncertainty among residents in the midlands region regarding the impending industrial wind farms in a residential area, I asked whether the Taoiseach could confirm whether the wind farm legislation initiated in the Seanad will come before the Dáil. What level of consultation has the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, held with his counterpart in the United Kingdom? Has the Minister met the commercial companies in this regard? Earlier, my colleague, Deputy Ó Fearghaíl asked about the climate change Bill and the Taoiseach indicated it would come before the Dáil in March 2013. Will this issue be dealt with by way of the climate change Bill? Will the issue be dealt with under the auspices of the structural roadmap the Taoiseach has asked each Department to submit to him? How does he propose to deal with this issue to alleviate the fears of the people living in the midlands.

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