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Reasons, and the reasons for giving Reasons.

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

This is a case report on the Supreme Court judgment of: Kathleen Connelly v. An Bord Pleanala (Clare County Council and McMahon Finn Wind Acquisitions Ltd – Notice Parties) Full judgment here: Kathleen Connolly v ABP Supreme Court . The Parties … Continue reading →

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The Courts of Ireland – take 2

Posted on July 2, 2018 by

Many thanks indeed for the loads of helpful comments and suggestions to the first draft of a chapter I am writing which seeks to introduce the Irish legal system to people who know little or nothing about Irish law. I … Continue reading →

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Communities under threat

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

  This is the Press Release from WindAware Ireland concerning the critical situation in which the people of Ratheniska, County Laois, find themselves. Wind Aware Ireland Press Release One Small Laois Community to Blockade A Big Energy Company A small … Continue reading →

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How do our courts work?

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

  The volume of work at my place of employment has caused me to neglect this blog, for which I apologise. Rather  than simply stopping  blogging, I thought I might combine work and blogging. The piece below is a very … Continue reading →

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Who’s Afraid of the GDPR?

Posted on February 22, 2018 by

The GDPR – how will it affect us? I have been inundated with questions about the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). My default excuse of “I haven’t had time to look at it yet” was wearing a bit thin, … Continue reading →

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‘Windfarm has ruined my family’s life’

Posted on January 24, 2018 by

  Yet another distressed family has come forward to describe how a wind farm in Co. Wicklow has ‘ruined’ their lives.   Richard Hobson and his partner have two special needs children who are sensitive to noise and light. The family … Continue reading →

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Lots of hot air, but still no cost-benefit analysis

Posted on January 16, 2018 by

Wind Aware Ireland Press Release Minister Naughten has been accused of talking  ‘gobbledygook’ on wind energy by a top economist. Minister Naughten’s take on wind energy in Ireland has been described as “gobbledygook verging on baby talk.” by top economist … Continue reading →

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A Solar Roof?

Posted on January 10, 2018 by

I found this on Bloomberg.   I would be interested to read peoples’ comments.     “Tesla Inc. has kicked off production of its long-awaited electricity-producing shingles that Elon Musk says will transform the rooftop solar industry. Manufacturing of the … Continue reading →

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Think, dammit, THINK!

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

  “If we are uncritical, we shall always find what we want: we shall look for, and find, confirmations; and we shall look away from, and not see, whatever might be dangerous to our pet theories.” (Karl Popper) in this … Continue reading →

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Access to Justice?

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

The Aarhus Compliance Committee has interpreted Article 9 (3) of the Convention to mean that the public must have access to adequate judicial mechanisms in the event of acts and omissions in contravention of environmental law and, secondly, to provide … Continue reading →

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Bring on the Super Sub!

Posted on August 2, 2017 by

In this era of professional sport, who you have on the bench is as important as who you have in the starting line-up of your team. Coaches have to think long and hard about who will be seated on the … Continue reading →

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Wind Turbine Noise

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

  A Seminar on ‘Wind Turbine Noise’ . will be held on Friday, 30th June in The Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Co Offaly, at 7.30 pm . See also: https://phys.org/news/2014-06-blizzard-turbine-airflow-video.html . PROGRAMME How Wind Turbines Create Infrasound Dr John Yelland … Continue reading →

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Rust never sleeps … and neither does greed

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

  This is an excellent article by retired Senator John Whelan from Laois. It was first published on 2nd June 2017 in Laoistoday.ie. The emphases are mine.     The king is gone But he’s not forgotten This is the … Continue reading →

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Energy bills to jump as plans unveiled for ‘massive’ hike in levy

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

This from the Independent:   “Householders and businesses are facing higher electricity costs after the regulator for the sector proposed a massive hike in a levy on bills. The Commission for Energy Regulation has proposed that the public service obligation … Continue reading →

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Suing Windfarms for Nuisance

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

Once again the Aussies take the lead. This is a DIY kit on how to sue windfarms in Aussie, including examples of Particulars of Claim. Clearly these must be changed to reflect Irish law and practice, but it is a … Continue reading →

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Wind energy is not the answer to Ireland’s emission problem

Posted on March 7, 2017 by

A beautifully written piece, compelling in its logic and fundamental common sense, by Paula Byrne, who is the spokesperson for Wind Aware Ireland. (Image and text courtesy of the Irish Times) “Claims by the the Government and the Sustainable Energy … Continue reading →

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Clueless!

Posted on November 29, 2016 by

Irish rural communities have been opposing wind farms, and pylons before that, for the better part of a decade. This has involved community groups gathering funds through church collections, cake sales, and the like. There are numerous tales of hardship … Continue reading →

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When the Boot is on the other Foot

Posted on November 24, 2016 by

    Section 50 of the Planning and Development Act of 2000 (PDA 2000) is possibly one of the most unpopular sections when it comes to community organisations who battle big business, particularly wind farm developers. This is due to … Continue reading →

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