Naughten to open consultation on wind turbines - reports
According to RTÉ news, the new minister for Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources Denis Naughten has announced public consultation on wind turbines plans.
Minister for Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources Denis Naughten.
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According to an RTÉ report on functions attended by Minister Naughten in his Roscommon-Galway constituency this Saturday, the new minister in charge of energy policy "has said he recognises that some people have objections to wind turbines and that he wants to see further public consultation on the issue."
He also called for more energy options to be developed alongside solar and wind projects.
The draft programme for government that formed the basis of the coalition between Fine Gael and independent TDs including Naughten earlier this week stated that "the new Government will update the wind farm planning guidelines, within three to six months, to offer a better balance between the concerns of local communities and the need to invest in indigenous energy projects".
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The document also provides for greater involvement and rewards for local communities from renewable energy projects and commits to a review of the tariff paid to renewable electricity producers.
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Title: Naughten to open consultation on wind turbines - reports
According to RTÉ news, the new minister for Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources Denis Naughten has announced public consultation on wind turbines plans.
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According to an RTÉ report on functions attended by Minister Naughten in his Roscommon-Galway constituency this Saturday, the new minister in charge of energy policy "has said he recognises that some people have objections to wind turbines and that he wants to see further public consultation on the issue."
He also called for more energy options to be developed alongside solar and wind projects.
The draft programme for government that formed the basis of the coalition between Fine Gael and independent TDs including Naughten earlier this week stated that "the new Government will update the wind farm planning guidelines, within three to six months, to offer a better balance between the concerns of local communities and the need to invest in indigenous energy projects".
The document also provides for greater involvement and rewards for local communities from renewable energy projects and commits to a review of the tariff paid to renewable electricity producers.
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