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Renewable energy is an expanding industry, with over 300 wind farm plants now energised across the country and plans in place for more

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.

It’s claimed communities in Clare where wind farms are in development are “suffering” due to government inaction. Clare County Council is to ask the Housing Minister to outline when he intends to publish the updated planning guidelines for wind energy developments, which have been in place for over 15 years. Opposition to the construction of […]

Despite local councillors' attempts to stop more wind farms in Laois, the county must welcome dozens more turbines in the coming years, after a Minister stepped...

Almost every change wanted by Laois councillors in the next Laois County Development Plan has been forcibly reversed. Despite local wishes, Laois must welcome m...