Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion

Photo of Christopher O'SullivanChristopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have one final question as I am over time. Another fantastic potential facility for servicing mainly floating offshore wind is Bantry in west Cork, which also falls under the Port of Cork. Will that be contained in the master plan? I know we are waiting to see that. It is a deep port and has huge potential. It needs investment in infrastructure for sure. The big ferry operators are choosing Bantry as a port, which shows its potential and suitability. As Bantry is under the remit of the Port of Cork, I want to ask if that is also under the offshore renewable future.

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