Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour)
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474. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the review of wind farm guidelines; when he envisages a report being ready; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8136/14]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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The Minister of State for Housing and Planning announced the commencement of a public consultation process on proposed revisions to the 2006 Wind Energy Development Guidelines in relation to noise, proximity and shadow flicker on 11 December 2013. Information is available on the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government's website. This public consultation process is ongoing and written submissions are invited up to February 21 2014, with a view to finalising the guidelines by mid–2014. The revised guidelines will apply to all wind farm development in Ireland.