Derek Keating (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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129. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are any plans to locate wind turbines on the banks of the River Liffey between Strawberry Beds and Lucan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19951/13]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Plans to locate wind turbines in specific locations is in the first instance a matter for developers in consultation with the relevant planning authority, having due regard to the Development Plan for the area. Any such proposed project would be subject to the Planning Acts, including the requirements for public consultation. I am not aware of any plans to locate wind turbines on the banks of the River Liffey between Strawberry Beds and Lucan.

More generally, a technical review of the Wind Energy Guidelines is being overseen by officials from the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, my Department and the SEAI. This review will examine the manner in which the guidelines address key issues of community concern such as noise (including separation distance) and shadow flicker. The review will be completed later this year.