Question 1

What does the Planning and Development (Wind Turbines) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Wind turbines over 25 metres tall must be at least ten times their height away from any dwelling; noise limits and shadow flicker restrictions apply to all turbines. Planning permission for wind turbines must comply with local development plans; local authorities decide applications unless An Bord Pleanála has jurisdiction under existing law. Turbine operators must arrange recycling upon decommissioning; breaches of distance, noise or shadow rules are criminal offences; affected persons can sue for breach of statutory duty.

Question 2

What stage is the Planning and Development (Wind Turbines) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 12 Nov 2026, the Planning and Development (Wind Turbines) Bill 2026 is at Second Stage in 34th Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Planning and Development (Wind Turbines) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Planning and Development (Wind Turbines) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Peadar Tóibín, and was introduced on 11 Nov 2026.

Planning and Development (Wind Turbines) Bill 2026

What this bill does AI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001

Stage timeline What do these stages mean?