Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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129. To ask the Minister for Health if he has health concerns regarding wind turbines being located close to homes or schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44467/14]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Policy responsibility with regard to planning and the legislative framework in relation to the siting of wind turbines rests with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. My Department provides advice from time to time when requested by the above mentioned Department.

At this time, my Department is not aware of any reliable or consistent evidence that wind turbines directly cause adverse health effects in humans. My Department will continue to monitor developments and evidence and provide advice accordingly.