The Government has opposed a bill in the Seanad which seeks to stop the decommissioning of Derrybrien Wind Farm.
The 70-turbine wind farm was shut down by the EU in the aftermath of a peat-slide which resulted in large scale pollution, including the killing of some 50,000 fish.
Senator Michael McDowell led proceedings at the bill's Second Stage last evening, saying further environmental damage by the wind farm is unlikely.
Speaking in reaction, Senator McDowell, says locals are behind their bill, and pleaded with Government to change its mind:
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