Wind Energy Ireland has welcomed the Government's publication of Ireland's Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy.

The Strategy published by Minister Simon Coveney sets out how the Government will support the development of a thriving offshore wind industry in Ireland.

Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, said: "Offshore wind farms will cut our carbon emissions and make Ireland energy independent.

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"But they also represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for this country. Achieving Ireland’s 2050 offshore wind energy targets could be worth at least €38 billion to the Irish economy and today’s strategy puts renewable energy at the heart of Ireland’s economic future.

"We want to work with Minister Coveney to make sure that, as much as possible, the benefits from our offshore wind revolution stay in Ireland, creating Irish jobs, supporting local businesses and revitalising our coastal communities."