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Solar farm planning: ‘wrong’ to use prime agricultural land for solar farms

Westmeath councillor and dairy farmer John Dolan said he believes the potential production of food from land should be considered when assessing solar farm applications.

NEWS 13 October 2026

Solar farm planning: ‘wrong’ to use prime agricultural land for solar farms

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Solar farm planning: ‘wrong’ to use prime agricultural land for solar farms

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