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Families take action against wind farm operator over alleged noise and nuisance

Summary

Two couples, Margaret Webster and Keith Rollo, and Ross Shorten and Joan Carty, have filed High Court damages actions against Meenacloghspar (Wind) Limited, the operator of the Ballyduff Windfarm near Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. They allege that since the windfarm began operating in 2017, the turbines have produced constant noise, vibration and shadow flicker that has disrupted their sleep, increased anxiety and harmed their mental health. The plaintiffs claim the noise has devalued their homes, which are 369 metres and 359 metres from the turbines, and that the windfarm is operating in breach of its planning permission. They seek orders to cease operation, decommission the windfarm, and restrain future operation until noise and vibration are reduced, as well as damages for nuisance, negligence, breach of duty and constitutional rights. The defendant denies all allegations and argues the windfarm is compliant with its planning permission. The case is scheduled to be heard over several weeks before Ms Justice Emily Egan.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Families take action against wind farm operator over alleged noise and nuisance. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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• 2022-11-22 Publication

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