Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will revert to the issue of the harnessing of natural elements, particularly those on the Atlantic, and the development of onshore turbines, but what of offshore turbines and wave energy? I welcome the fact that one of our 14 science research programmes is on renewable energy. It is a good initiative. The midlands scheme is an example and I hope that a good decision is arrived at in that respect. Planning processes need to be expedited in all counties. Schemes should be compatible with residents' wishes and be run in a good, organised manner that does not cause people interference. I am sure that this can be achieved. Thanks to modern mechanisms, noise levels can be kept low.

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