Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There is a target to double the amount of energy generated from onshore wind between now and 2030 but delivery has fallen off a cliff edge under the Government's watch. The planning system is not fit for purpose. Wind energy guidelines are a case in point. The existing guidelines were published in 2006, which is a lifetime ago in terms of technology and everything else. In the meantime, as communities grow increasingly frustrated, we are told a landmark High Court ruling on wind farm noise, which has the potential to delay projects further, has been referred to the Attorney General. This situation is a mess of the Government's making. There are balances to be struck between the rights of communities and the need to develop renewable energy. Will the Taoiseach provide an update on the Government's response to the High Court ruling? When will updated wind energy guidelines be published?

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