Thomas Pringle (Donegal South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Ireland did not join the rest of Europe in signing up to the equal recognition of mariner certification and training. There are huge opportunities for Irish fishermen to seek alternative employment in offshore wind energy developments. We have our own offshore renewable energy development plan, published last year by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. It is important that the Marine Survey Office deal with this now to allow Irish workers and fishermen to avail of opportunities in the future.

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