Government opposes Derrybrien Windfarm Bill at Second Stage in Seanad

2024-02-21

The Government has opposed a bill in the Seanad which seeks to stop the decommissioning of Derrybrien Wind Farm. The 70-turbine wind farm was shut down by the EU in the aftermath of a peat-slide which resulted in large scale pollution, including the killing of some 50,000 fish. Senator Michael McDowell led proceedings at the bill's Second Stage last evening, saying further environmental damage by the wind farm is unlikely. Minister of State for Rural and Community Development, Joe O'Brien,...

The Government has opposed a bill in the Seanad which seeks to stop the decommissioning of Derrybrien Wind Farm.

The 70-turbine wind farm was shut down by the EU in the aftermath of a peat-slide which resulted in large scale pollution, including the killing of some 50,000 fish.

Senator Michael McDowell led proceedings at the bill's Second Stage last evening, saying further environmental damage by the wind farm is unlikely.

Minister of State for Rural and Community Development, Joe O'Brien, provided these reasons for the Government's decision to oppose the bill

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