Ennis Chamber Disappointed Over Government U-Turn On Offshore Renewable Energy Policy

Ennis Chamber has expressed disappointment over that it’s described as the Govenrment’s u-turn on policy regarding offshore renewable energy.

It’s made a submission on the draft Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan, which is currently being undertaken by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.

Following discussions with industry members, the Chamber is concerned that the Broad Area of Interest off County Clare is too small, too shallow and too close to the coast, among a number of other issues.

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Ennis Chamber CEO, Margaret O’Brien says the development of Floating Offshore Renewable Energy is as an economic game-changer for County Clare, and she insists it’s important to get policy right from the outset.