Renewable Energy Generation
Dail Éireann — 2024-05-23
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Darren O'Rourke (SF), Meath East

I want to ask specifically about recommendation 8. It refers to Wind Energy Ireland and the Skills for Zero Carbon report. Regarding ports specifically, there is a recommendation for investment in our ports. This is an issue that comes up consistently. I hear the response from Government regarding applications for European funding but we have seen in the past that our ports have been unsuccessful in applications for European funding. We also see in France and elsewhere where the state has found a way to directly intervene and support ports to ensure that they are fit for purpose and ready to deliver on the potential of offshore renewables.

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