Irish Wind Farmers Association conference in Kilkenny to hear of ‘concerns’ at slow progress of community wind energy schemes due to bureaucratic policies

The Irish Wind Farmers Association says it’s concerned at the slow progress of community wind energy schemes in Ireland due to bureaucratic policies.

120 members, who represent locally owned and developed windfarms, from across the country are gathering in Kilkenny today for their annual conference.

Chairperson Paddy Phelan says they’re anxiously awaiting the launch of the Small Renewable Energy Support Scheme – he’s been in conversation with KCLR News’ Edwina Grace ahead of today’s meeting …