Wind Energy Guidelines
An official questions-paper heading. 72 questions (7 oral, 65 written), first 2025-02-11, latest 2026-06-30.
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| Feb 2025 | 3 |
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| Apr 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
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| Jul 2025 | 7 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | 10 |
| Nov 2025 | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | 12 |
| Feb 2026 | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | 6 |
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| Department | Questions |
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| Housing | 62 |
| Environment | 5 |
| Climate | 4 |
| Health | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Wind Energy Guidelines |
| 2025-11-25 | Wind Energy Guidelines |
| 2025-11-06 | Wind Energy Guidelines |
| 2025-10-08 | Wind Energy Guidelines |
The questions
Claire Kerrane
written
2026-06-30 · to Housing
458. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the updated Wind Energy Guidelines will be published.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48850/26]
Claire Kerrane
written
2026-06-30 · to Housing
459. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when Ireland's planning framework for wind energy development will be brought fully into alignment with current European Union environmental obligations and jurisprudence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48851/26]
Claire Kerrane
written
2026-06-30 · to Housing
460. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans within the new guidelines for enhanced protections for peatlands, blanket bogs and other environmentally sensitive habitats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48852/26]
Claire Kerrane
written
2026-06-30 · to Housing
461. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans for the introduction of comprehensive cumulative impact assessment requirements for large-scale wind energy developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48853/26]
Ryan O'Meara
written
2026-06-25 · to Housing
314. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will publish the updated guidelines for windfarms; if these guidelines will include setback distances, noise and flicker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44473/26]
Peter Roche
written
2026-06-11 · to Climate
39. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the engagement his Department has had with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the review and update of the Wind Energy Development Guidelines; the input his Department has provided to that process; the way in which the revised guidelines will support Ireland's energy security objective…
Brian Brennan
written
2026-05-19 · to Housing
183. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review of the 2006 wind energy development guidelines; when new guidelines will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27608/26]
John McGuinness
written
2026-05-19 · to Housing
638. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the regulations and guidelines being considered relative to the development of on shore wind farms; and if an indicative timeframe will be provided for their implementation [37644/26]
Ryan O'Meara
written
2026-04-21 · to Housing
571. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will publish the updated guidelines for windfarms; if these guidelines will include setback distances, noise and flicker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28252/26]
Brian Stanley
written
2026-03-05 · to Housing
186. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress that has been made in the past three months on wind farm guidelines; the stage the process is at; when the new guidelines will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17103/26]
Brian Stanley
written
2026-03-05 · to Housing
389. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the drafting of wind turbine guidelines that were promised in November; the progress has been made to date; when these guidelines will be published; when will they come in to force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14594/26]
Niall Collins
written
2026-02-25 · to Housing
161. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the drafting and publication of revised wind farm guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15427/26]
John McGuinness
written
2026-02-25 · to Housing
162. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if and when he became aware that the HSE 2017 position paper; Wind Turbines and Public Health had been withdrawn; if he is aware that developers continue to rely on this now-withdrawn document in planning applications; the steps he will take to address the resulting regulatory gap to maintain public confidenc…
Pa Daly
written
2026-02-10 · to Housing
728. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on wind energy guidelines; the reason for the delay to publications; the dates on which his officials consulted /met with the Department of Climate; Energy and the Environment to discuss them; the other departments which were consulted; and the dates on which these meetings took place; and if he will ma…
Louis O'Hara
written
2026-02-05 · to Housing
281. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the development of wind energy planning guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9013/26]
John Paul O'Shea
written
2026-01-27 · to Housing
659. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the expected completion date for the updated wind turbine regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6307/26]
John Clendennen
written
2026-01-22 · to Housing
183. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the ongoing work in his Department to update the national planning statement on wind energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3730/26]
Catherine Callaghan
written
2026-01-22 · to Housing
196. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when updated wind farm regulations will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4947/26]
Cathal Crowe
written
2026-01-22 · to Housing
254. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on preparations to devise new wind energy guidelines for planning authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4953/26]
Natasha Newsome Drennan
written
2026-01-22 · to Housing
255. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the development of revised planning guidelines for wind turbines. [1805/26]
Albert Dolan
written
2026-01-22 · to Housing
389. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the updated guidelines will be incorporated into the forthcoming National Planning Statement; if he will specify when that statement is expected to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73124/25]
Brian Stanley
written
2026-01-22 · to Housing
391. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of when the regulations/guidelines for large wind turbines will be published; if the guidelines will include noise regulations that are compatible with the World Health Organization standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72815/25]
Ryan O'Meara
written
2026-01-20 · to Housing
632. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the new draft wind energy guidelines, due for publication next year, will address setback distances, shadow flicker and noise; the work has been carried out to address same with regard to these specific aspects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3340/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
written
2026-01-20 · to Housing
642. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the Wind Energy Guidelines; when they will be updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3553/26]
Natasha Newsome Drennan
written
2026-01-13 · to Housing
1366. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Wind Energy Guidelines will form part of the National Planning Statement; if it will be published Spring 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72814/25]
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