Blow for Trump as energy firm appeals ban on Doonbeg wind-farm plan

US billionaire Donald Trump is still facing stiff opposition to his bid to stop construction of a giant wind-farm going ahead near his Doonbeg golf resort.

Blow for Trump as energy firm appeals ban on Doonbeg wind-farm plan
Mon, 17 Nov, 2014 - 00:00
Gordon Deegan

Clare Coastal Windpower Ltd, which is behind the wind-farm, have lodged an appeal to An Bord Pleanála against Clare Co Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for the €20m, nine-turbine plan.

If the wind-farm proceeds, 23 local landowners are set to enjoy a dividend, from lease payments from the energy firm.

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