Government accused of ’back sliding’ on renewable energy targets by wind farmers

Government policy is being influenced by a small percentage of people who are opposed to the expansion of wind farms, it has been claimed.

Government accused of ’back sliding’ on renewable energy targets by wind farmers

Government policy is being influenced by a small percentage of people who are opposed to the expansion of wind farms, it has been claimed.

That’s the claim from the Irish Wind Farmers Association (IWFA) which says Ireland’s ’back sliding’ on its renewable energy targets.

The association holds its annual conference in Kilkenny today, and says wind farms could provide thousands of jobs in rural Ireland.

IWFA chair Grattan Healy believes it is a resource that Ireland should be developing. 

"So we have plenty of room, we have a lot of cutaway bogs, we have a lot of open area if you ever drive around Mayo, there is huge open areas up there," Mr Healy said.

"I wouldn’t like to put a number on it because it would depend on the size and the wind strength but we need a lot more than we have today."

more courts articles

Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman
Coronation Street actor William Roache (91) given three months to settle tax debt Coronation Street actor William Roache (91) given three months to settle tax debt

More in this section

Government to introduce State contributory pension for carers Government to introduce State contributory pension for carers
Drug death in Cork Prison could be linked to nitazene opiate Drug death in Cork Prison could be linked to nitazene opiate
Four people hospitalised following suspected arson at West Dublin home  Four people hospitalised following suspected arson at West Dublin home 
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited