Dáil debates
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Environment and Public Health (Wind Turbines) (No. 3) Bill 2013: First Stage
12:20 pm
Clare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party)
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I move:
That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to protect the health of persons who may be affected by noise and shadow flicker from wind turbines; to give further effect to the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters done at Aarhus, Denmark on 25 June 1998; and to provide for related matters.This increasingly important issue affects communities across the country. The impact of noise and flicker on the health of people who live near wind turbines is significant. A legislative basis for enhanced consultation whereby communities would be listened to on these vital environmental and public health matters is required.
Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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Is the Bill opposed?
Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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No.
Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
Clare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party)
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I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."