Residents 'have not been listened to' as Waterford community fights against windfarm development

Wind farm guidelines are particularly pertinent to Waterford Council as it sets about formatting a new county development plan.

West Waterford community groups fighting against windfarm developments in their area have slammed recommendations which would mean shorter setback distances.

The proposals are contained in a Draft Revised Wind Energy Development Guidelines document, which invites submissions aimed at upgrading the much-criticised present 2006 guidelines.