Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I am not too sure that Oranmore has lost out on that yet. Even if Intel makes the investment in another jurisdiction, the site, like others across the country, is ripe for development because we have the key raw materials needed for economic investment. We will, as the Deputy stated, have high-quality, low-carbon power supply when we develop our offshore wind resources. We have significant water resources. Water is scarce in other parts of the world. We have some of the best workers and high-quality precision-manufacturing capability. Even if the plant in Oranmore is not advanced, I am sure alternative options will be available.

I am sure alternative options will come forward. I am aware that in a low-carbon world, having a low-carbon transport system and an infrastructure to back that up is part of the deal. In that regard, I agree with the Deputy. This is a long-term investment and we must think long term here. When we are building rail networks, we must think of decades, not just years. In that context, I am looking forward to the review and what it has to say.

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