Dáil debates

Thursday, 23 November 2023

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions

Renewable Energy Generation

10:00 am

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am glad to hear that. Considering the huge job creation potential and the economic benefits of the offshore wind sector, and in the context of what the Minister has just said to me, how is Enterprise Ireland adjusting its focus to balance between aiding SMEs and exporting, and tapping into the domestic renewable energy potential? The difficulty for Enterprise Ireland is that up to now it has been primarily focused on export-driven growth. What strategies are being considered to shift attention towards existing indigenous potential, rather than solely looking at the export or high-potential start-ups? How does the Government plan to support these existing indigenous enterprises in scaling up to meet the demands of the emerging renewable sector here? What is the timeline for that?

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