Clare Fm - Podcasts

There’s undoubtedly renewed frustration in East Clare as An Comisúin Pleanala has granted permission for a 7X 179 to 180m turbine windfarm at Lackareagh Beg near Broadford. EDF Renewables claims its project will power over 35,000 homes and has promised a €240,000 per year community benefit fund. Clare County Council had initially rejected the plans over visual amenity, wildlife and biodiversity concerns after receiving 80 objections in just two months, making the prospect of a judicial review seem likely. Alan Morrissey was speaking about this with Konrad Rumberger, who has previously raised concerns over wind farms in East Clare.