Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport
National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed)
Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
Ryanair hosted an event in Trinity College two weeks ago where we were brought through its innovation hub. Ryanair has partnered with third level institutions and other sectors. Shell Oil was there as well. They showed us everything they are doing, from new winglets to sustainable aviation fuel, SAF, and the percentage they hope to get into that space. I want to hear a little bit more detail on Aer Lingus's plans in this regard and with whom it is partnering. There is an incredible project in the mid west where there will be huge wind turbines off the coast from Moneypoint. The energy harvested will be converted to hydrogen and brought onshore to a fuel farm in Shannon. How does this project fit into Aer Lingus's plans? Does the company hope to tap into or play a role in it? Does it hope to invest in it?
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