One Westmeath councillor says profits currently end up abroad.
The current windfarm model isn't benefitting the country because profits are going abroad.
That's the view of Westmeath councillor Denis Leonard, who is calling for further controls on the size and scope of projects.
He says it's important that windfarms are erected for energy sustainability reasons not to please developers.
The Labour rep wants the increased measures to be reflected in every county development plan:
€750k Grants Available For Regional Sports Projects
Midlands projects are being encouraged to apply.
Over €136k In CLAR Funding Allocated Across Midlands
The second stream of funding has gone to projects in Offaly.
Westmeath To Host Vhi Couch To Parkrun Roadshow This Weekend
Olympian David Gillick and broadcaster Fionnuala Jones will be taking part.
Domestic Violence Victims Face Court Representation Concerns Amid Legal Aid Dispute
Disputes between the Law Society of Ireland and the Justice Minister are continuing.
Midlands Live Register Figures Fall
The figure nationally is at 172,200.
Midlands Comedian Tackles Racism And Identity In New TV Series
Tullamore comedian Ciara "Izzie" Izuchukwu is bringing her own experiences of race, culture and identity to a new Virgin Media Television series. Stand Up If You’re Racist uses comedy to explore multicultural life in Ireland.
Documentary On Offaly Peat Industry Set To Appear At Irish Film Festival
'Closed for Lunch' is set to screen at the Disappear Here Film Festival,.
Offaly Parkrun Branch Marking 5th Birthday Tomorrow
The Grand Canal Way group in Tullamore was set up in 2021.
