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Sinn Féin councillor Stiofán Conaty has called for the establishment of clear planning guidelines for biomethane facilities, following concerns raised during a Cavan County Council meeting about a proposed anaerobic digester in Cootehill. While acknowledging the benefits of biomethane production for farmers and rural communities, Conaty highlighted local residents' worries about pollution, noise, and health risks, urging proper planning before further developments in County Cavan and the Border Region.