Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2021
112. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress INFOMAR has made in mapping the south-west coast of Ireland; and the way in which this data can be used to support renewable energy goals. [13294/21]
View answerInformation on INFOMAR progress to date and operational plans for 2021 can be found on the INFOMAR website, www.infomar.ie.
The INFOMAR programme is an important source of accurate information on seafloor conditions for Ireland’s marine territory. This knowledge is of crucial importance for the development of Offshore Renewable Energy in Ireland as it provides a unique source of data and knowledge forming a reliable baseline and reference for key activities in the sector, including preliminary assessment of seafloor conditions for site selection.
