Judge quashes permission for Cork wind farm

A plan for six wind turbines in Co Cork has to be considered as part of an overall assessment of how they will be connected to the national power grid, the High Court has found.

An environmental impact assessment of the 100m high turbines cannot be considered separately from the grid connection which could involve overhead or underground power lines, Mr Justice Michael Peart said.

As a result, the judge quashed a decision of An Bord Pleanála granting permission to Framore Ltd for the wind farm at Réidh na nDoirí, Ballingeary, Co Cork.