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. Gary Tobin:

It depends on how fast these sectors develop. The technology in the sectors is developing quite rapidly. It is difficult to accurately forecast demand usage. Two years ago, AI did not exist so the potential level of energy usage AI may demand could completely change all our forecasts for energy usage. There is significant potential for additional supply that can be utilised to attract FDI to regional locations in Ireland.

The Deputy also asked about the supply chain.