Limerick – February 26, 2024 – Limerick Chamber held an important meeting with Minster Simon Coveney this week to discuss matters of critical interest to the regional business community with particular emphasis on the development of floating offshore wind energy and associated supply chain activities in the Shannon Estuary area.
The meeting was held at a pivotal time for Ireland’s renewable energy sector. Recognising the immense potential of the Shannon Estuary as a hub for renewable energy development, Minister Coveney expressed his commitment to fostering a business environment conducive to investment, to innovation and to sustainable growth within the sector.
“We are delighted to have engaged in such frank and open discussions with Minister Coveney,” stated Dee Ryan, CEO of Limerick Chamber. “We expressed concerns over delays to zoning the West Coast (DMAPS) for Floating Offshore Wind which the Minster acknowledged, and we pressed for urgent prioritisation of this marine zoning so as to give confidence to industry that the state is moving to unlock the incredible renewable energy resource on the West Coast.”
Commenting following the meeting, Noel Gavin, Vice-President of Limerick Chamber said
“It was a very constructive engagement with the Minister who expressed his support for development of the sector from the Estuary region including a test-bed for technology, which was a recommendation of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce. Recent announcements from Wyeth have concerned the regional business community and efforts must be stepped up to support development of economic prosperity for the region. Floating offshore wind holds the potential for immense opportunities in terms of job creation, investment, and propelling Ireland towards a cleaner, greener future.”
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