Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I understand that at the start of the year, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, made changes to the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 with the aim of providing certainty and clarity regarding the process for those looking to set up solar and wind farm projects. The Department is aware of the issue the Deputy raised and is examining it. It will seek legal advice to see if any further changes to legislation are needed to ensure we get the balance right between clarity and certainty of process and recognising the individual rights of property owners. The Government is aware of the issue. The Minister and his Department are investigating the matter to see if a revision may be required to bring the clarity and certainty to which the Deputy referred.

See this speech in context