Families in the rural townland of Coolcappa in Co Limerick have voiced their concerns that a proposed wind farm there could impact their health and quality of life.
It follows a recent High Court case which ruled that noise from wind turbines did constitute a nuisance and could interfere with people's enjoyment of their homes.
Local people are concerned about their close proximity and how noise from turbines may impact their quality of life. She added:"Current guidelines say they must be set back four times their height from dwellings - we say those guidelines are outdated. In the UK, they must be set back eight times their height.
"I’m afraid that my young kids will choose not to stay here in the years to come. That they may never get planning permission for their homes," Ms Barrett said.The HSE, the Department of Health and guidance from the World Health Organization refer to several studies which said there is no reliable or consistent evidence that wind farms cause adverse human health problems.
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