23 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these applications were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applications could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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23 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these applications were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applications could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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1. 30 May 1991

   Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Wind Energy Generating Projects.

   23 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these applications were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applications could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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