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In a decision that is understood to have implications for the operation of wind turbines, Ms Justice Emily Egan held that noise levels from the two-turbine Ballyduff Windfarm at Kilcomb, near Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, amounted to an “unreasonable interference” with the enjoyment of two couples’ properties. The cases are the first private nuisance claims from wind turbine noise to run in Ireland or the UK, the judge said.

One of the couple's are seeking an order requiring the defendant to cease operating, decommission and dismantle the windfarm.

One of the couple's are seeking an order requiring the defendant to cease operating, decommission and dismantle the windfarm.

One of the couple's are seeking an order requiring the defendant to cease operating, decommission and dismantle the windfarm.

One of the couple's are seeking an order requiring the defendant to cease operating, decommission and dismantle the windfarm.

One of the couples are seeking an order requiring the defendant to cease operating, decommission and dismantle the windfarm.

One of the couple's are seeking an order requiring the defendant to cease operating, decommission and dismantle the windfarm.