Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for her response. Perhaps she could clarify the impact these regulations will have on applications currently within the planning process, either with the local authority or An Pleanála, or at judicial review stage.

The Minister of State may be able to clarify what seems to be a contradiction in the draft regulations where the minimum distance from a turbine to a residence of 500 m is fixed but in the case of shadow flicker, it is ten blade lengths, which will vary depending on the height and size of the turbine. Why has she opted for a fixed figure in the case of the 500 m distance but a variable figure in the case of shadow flicker?

Finally, would the Minister of State clarify whether she will include the provisions in Senator John Kelly's Bill in the final regulations?

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