A Fianna Fail Councillor has submitted his objection over the proposed Maighne Wind Farm in Co Kildare.

Councillor James Lawless believes the 47x167m turbines will damage house prices, tourism, and the local economy if constructed. Councillor Lawless has called for a planning moratorium until the new planning guidelines were in place.

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He said: "The premature nature of the building of the proposed wind farm given Kildare County Council are currently drawing up wind energy project guidelines and at government level a public consultation is still underway."

Other matters raised by Councillor Lawless in his submission included "conservation concerns and proximity to bog land, unproven demand or productivity of the wind turbines, lack of access and damage to the rural roads if turbines are to be built, and a lack of consultation and disrespect to key stakeholders locally."

(CD/JP)