Government will not block SF’s wind farm bill

The Government has agreed not to oppose proposals for strict regulations on the location and operation of wind farms in plans put forth by Sinn Féin.

The Dáil private-members bill was allowed through last night, with the planning minister Jan O’Sullivan’s office denying it was a way of appeasing angry voters ahead of the local elections.

Sinn Féin welcomed the Government support, but warned their plan for minimal setback distances from turbines must not be allowed to gather dust on the shelves.