First Stage Stage in the legislative process — click for what it means Lapsed The bill’s status — click for what it means 31st Dáil The House currently handling the bill 120/2013 Official bill number / year
Environment and Public Health (Wind Turbines)(No. 2) Bill 2013
- Sponsor
- Mick Wallace · Independents 4 Change
- Introduced
- 28 Nov 2013
- Last updated
- 19 Feb 2020
What this bill does AI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Sets mandatory noise limits for wind turbines based on 1999 WHO standards (30 dB in bedrooms), replacing outdated 1980 standards, and requires compliance with low-frequency noise and amplitude modulation standards.
- Establishes minimum setback distances between turbines and homes (500–2,000 metres) based on turbine height, and requires shadow flicker protection to prevent shadows passing over dwellings.
- Mandates public consultation: applicants must distribute environmental information to nearby residents, advertise public meetings in local media, and submit meeting reports to planning authorities.
Stage timeline What do these stages mean?
- First Stage 31st Dáil28 Nov 2013
Debates
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