Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2022
143. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the cross-Departmental offshore renewable energy taskforce; if it has had its initial meeting; the reporting structures of the taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28449/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has established a cross-Departmental Offshore Wind Delivery Taskforce to drive delivery and capture wider and longer term economic and business opportunities associated with the development of offshore renewables in Ireland. This will include the identification of supporting infrastructure development and supply chain opportunities as Ireland’s offshore wind industry is developed.The Taskforce has met twice since its establishment, and I intend to convene the next meeting later in June. The Taskforce will report through my Department’s internal governance and oversight structures. This structure will support reporting by the Department to the Climate Action Delivery Board and by me to the Cabinet Committee on Environment and Climate Action.
