Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Of course, when one looks at the spread of population in the country, there are very few places where there can be extensive masts that are not in sight of houses. I once had an engagement with a fisherman in respect of lake development and I asked him what he wanted. He said he did not want to have any house within sight of the waters of the lake in question. Some things are impossible. I have applications in my hand that concern part of our capacity to produce renewable energy to sell into the British market, as subsidised by the British taxpayer, but they are subject to a very strict environmental analysis and planning process. I cannot interfere with that. I will ask the Minister to reflect on the guidelines which, as the Deputy stated, have not been updated.

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