Minister ‘will meet’ KellsVocal - McKay
He said: “I think the Minister is doing the right thing taking up my invitation. We need to see regulations and planning policy to ensure that small rural communities are protected from over-proliferation and a discussion on how we can integrate this technology into rural areas with as little disruption as possible.”
Politicians from opposite ends of the constitutional spectrum have combined to express their qualms about the impact the solar farm plan could have.
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Hide AdTUV leader Jim Allister has called for a public inquiry, saying: “I am also greatly concerned about the disigenous suggestions of job creation – yes, jobs would be created in the construction, but they would not be sustained throughout the life time of the solar farm – only minimal jobs would be sustained on a local basis..
“I have now put it directly to the Minister responsible that there is an absolute need for a Public Inquiry under his powers.”
“Not only is this application divisive, but a decision without proper scrutiny can set a precedent that could have a long lasting impact across Northern Ireland.”