Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I wish to inquire about two tranches of legislation. The first relates to a Private Members' Bill which is currently on Committee Stage, the Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014. On Monday, the report of the independent inspector in respect of the decision by Westmeath County Council to incorporate setback distances for wind turbines into the council draft development plan was launched. Unfortunately, the council supported the contention of the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, that the setback distances were not going to be adhered to. This is of considerable concern to residents throughout the midlands. The Wind Turbine Regulation Bill is currently on Committee Stage. When will it be brought forward by the Minister to be discussed on Committee Stage?

What is the position on the Protected Disclosures Bill relating to whistleblowers? Report Stage was due to be taken on 11 June. The list of legislation to be completed by the summer recess was published yesterday by the Whip's office but it is not included on the list. Is it still on course to be completed before the summer recess?

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