Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South-West, Fianna Fail)

I appreciate the Senator's approach. He is clearly indicating that we need more renewables and is simply asking that there are guidelines in order that we can avoid a lot of the stress and strain that has been caused in different communities. That is still happening to an extent. These developments can be quite daunting for many smaller communities. It is such an alien concept to have infrastructure like this in some of the most scenic parts of Ireland. The Senator is right. We should have developed the guidelines for wind generation earlier. We need to accelerate the guidelines for solar energy. It would benefit everybody. Communities would know where they stand and what to expect. They would know where these types of development should be located and the restrictions and conditions of them. I fully agree. The Senator said it - there is a huge opportunity here for Ireland. Offshore is a good bit away yet. There is still great scope for more renewable energy on the mainland. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister of State, Deputy Cummins.