Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 4 October 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Energy Prices: Discussion

Mr. Nicholas Tarrant:

I think there is a significant amount of debate about this and a lot of knowledge. There is a high level of awareness. That is fundamental, but ultimately we must convert it into action and get the people we need. We have spoken to contractors who are looking to expand and bring in people from outside the EU, for example, because of the shortage of skills. The point about the climate transition is that it is not just Ireland, every country is going through the same thing. I would say there is a high level of awareness but there is always more that can be done to keep the momentum going so as to have the skills in this country to deliver what is needed.