James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Solar energy is mentioned on page 124 of the programme for Government. When will planning guidelines to ensure best practice in the placement of these projects be introduced? It is like the Wild West at present. For example, there is a planning application for a 400-acre solar project on grade A arable land in Wexford. I do not expect the Minister to comment on a particular project but even the chairperson of An Bord Pleanála has called for these guidelines. When will they be brought in to line with food security issues and community needs?

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