Airport close to deal with windfarm firm

A regional airport is said to be close to an agreement with a windfarm developer in relation to the cost of adjusting its technology to allow aircraft land safely.

An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission two years ago for a 28-turbine windfarm near the Cork/ Kerry border, following an appeal by Saorgus Energy against refusal by Kerry County Council.

One of the reasons cited by the council for refusal was that the windfarm, in the Glanawaddra/Cordal area, could interfere with aircraft safety.