Westmeath Council discusses wind turbine applications today

A special meeting of Westmeath County Council is being held today to discuss an application for wind turbines.

Planning permission was submitted in the past number of weeks to build 9 turbines near Moate.

The Umma More Renewable Energy Development want to build the turbines at a height of 185 metres, in the Ballymore, Drumraney, and Moyvoughley areas.

Members of the council will be presented with a report on the application today by the Chief Executive of Westmeath Council.