Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 4 December 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Renewable Energy - Wind, Solar and Biogas: Discussion

Mr. P.J. McCarthy:

We are very aware of the opportunities. We see this as a growth area. The target we are setting is only touching the tip of the iceberg from our perspective. From a rural economy perspective, this is a key opportunity for sustainable jobs. In our view, in the growth phase, 3,000 real, sustainable, direct jobs will be created. These jobs will assist in the creation of other sustainable jobs with industry in the manufacturing and processing sectors.