Concern in Kerry at wind farms

DESPITE concerns by An Taisce about the erection of wind farms in scenic areas of Kerry, official policy is to encourage the continuing development of wind-generated electricity.

Turbines now dominate large sections of elevated and hilly areas of Kerry, especially in the southern, eastern and northern areas of the county.

The rapid pace of wind energy development in Kerry is underlined by the granting of planning permission for 41 wind farms, including 350 turbines, by Kerry County Council in the past two years.