Wind farm plan sparks airport’s safety fears

A regional airport is opposing plans for a wind farm, on the grounds that it may cause hazards for aircraft using the facility.

Kerry Airport authorities have lodged an objection with An Bord Pleanála against a decision by Kerry County Council last month to grant planning permission for a wind farm near Brosna, on the Cork-Kerry border.

The six-turbine wind farm is proposed for the same site as a wind-monitoring mast which was given retention planning permission last year, despite objections from the airport.