Local wind awareness representative questions job potential of industry
A local representative from a wind awareness group is dismissing the claims that tens of thousands of new jobs are at risk if Ireland fails to hit its 2030 wind energy targets. Wind Energy Ireland, says the country’s not on track to meet the commitment in the programme for the…
Local residents disappointed by decision to grant planning permission for new turbines
The decision by the local authorities in Leitrim and Sligo to grant planning permission to Coillte to build 10 industrial wind turbines, 8 of which are in Leitrim and 2 in Sligo has been strongly criticised by local residents close to the proposed site between Drumkeerin and Dromahair. The…
Government planning new laws to stop local groups challenging developments
The Government is set to introduce new laws to stop local groups and environmental organisations challenging controversial developments in court. Under the planned changes, groups that plan to oppose a development of any kind will have to have be in existence in for a least 3 years, have 100 signed…