Richard O'Donoghue (Limerick County, Independent Ireland Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Tánaiste. I am going to go back to what the Taoiseach, Deputy Martin, said in 2013. Before I do, I must state that the Government is taking information on health issues from producers and manufacturers and ignoring World Health Organization guidelines. In 2013, the Taoiseach, Deputy Martin, referred to a full absence of transparency, an absence of consultation with residents and, above all, the absence of a legislative framework, health implications in terms of noise, shadow flicker, a reduction in amenities and a negative visual impact. He quoted Professor Alun Evans, who wrote in the British Medical Journal: "I greatly sympathise with you in your plight. Quite simply your life will be ruined if this goes ahead." The Taoiseach went on to say that the planning guidelines of 2006 were outdated in terms of the framework for the new technology. He requested that we accelerate the process. That was 12 years ago. People and their families have suffered health implications. Communities have been devastated. With all due respect, accelerating matters after 12 years gives me no hope for the future.

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