Powerful new enemy tilting at windmills

Independent MEP Marian Harkin recently organised a public meeting in Athlone to debate major wind farm proposals for the Midlands.

She approached the meeting with an open mind on the desirability and value of wind as a source of energy — but was calling for legislative provisions in regard to the minimum distance of wind turbines from homes, schools, etc.

She said energy sources need to be sustainable from an environmental, social and economic perspective.