Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)

I thank the Taoiseach for the positive reply. It is important that those who are making statements about the future development of offshore wind and wave projects should not think from a narrow point of view but about the possibilities of massive exports into a European market for the future. I am sick and tired of people making statements which show they do not have the vision to think into the future. We have a golden opportunity of being an exporter of energy into Europe if we put the network and the grid in place. It is vitally important that we work with our colleagues in the other parts of these islands to ensure we have access to a huge European market. I fully support the development of offshore renewable energy as a means of export and the creation of wealth in this country.

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