Regulator criticises Kerry County Council for 'omitting' areas from wind farm development

Cllr Niall O’Callaghan, a Killarney hotelier, said "Wind turbines should be offshore."

Councillors highlighted the fact that Kerry already has the highest number of wind turbines in the country and produces more wind per square metre than any other county.  File photo: Neil Michael

The Office of the Planning Regulator has warned Kerry County Council it is out of step with national policy by “omitting” rather than permitting areas open to wind farm development and "it remains concerned".

It is the second warning issued by the regulator and concerns amendments to the 2022-2028 Kerry County Development Plan before the final vote by council members next month.