Risk to sea eagle cited in rejection of turbines plan

A perceived risk to the recently introduced white-tailed sea eagle is one of the main reasons by An Board Pleanála for turning down a proposed nine-turbine windfarm in theKerry-Cork border area near Kilgarvan.

Among a number of landowners involved in the application were members of the Healy-Rae family.

Kerry Co Council had refused the 10-year permission for the renewable energy development on three principal grounds, including the possible threat of collision to the eagle, along with visual impact and the need for roads to service the upland site — which is not designated for conservation, and is open for consideration for windfarms.