Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Offshore Wind Energy Strategy: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Mr. Jack McDermot:

Let me cover that very quickly. The memorandum of understanding between EirGrid and Enterprise Ireland is aimed at facilitating companies in the supply chain under the tent of Enterprise Ireland and the Gael Offshore Network. It is a matter of training through supplier workshops and being connected with opportunities that might be coming up because, as we know, EirGrid will have very considerable procurement needs related to offshore wind energy in the next few years. We really want to make that connection to drive those concerned a little closer together and ensure we can avail of these opportunities for Irish SMEs.