Offshore Wind Energy in Ireland – Significant Support for NGOs with €1 Million Fund

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Published on 14/12/2023 at 12:01

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The Increase in Capacity of Groups Will Contribute to Effective Maritime Spatial Planning for the Future, Including Additional Knowledge, Resources from Environmental NGOs, and Participation in Public Consultation Periods.

The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications of Ireland, Eamon Ryan TD, announced additional funding of over €1 million for the Irish Environmental Network (IEN). The funding will allow environmental NGOs actively involved in the marine environment sector to develop their capacity and ensure additional knowledge in critical areas for achieving Ireland’s offshore wind ambitions. These areas include marine science and research, the offshore wind planning system, and capacity.

The additional funding announced today will ensure that environmental NGOs can contribute to the establishment of future MSPs, through participation in public consultation periods. This will include an upcoming second public consultation period for the South Coast MSP, scheduled for early 2024. Ryan said: ‘A properly resourced environmental NGO sector is essential for our ongoing work to accelerate the provision of offshore renewable energy. ‘In particular, the work of environmental NGOs in conservation, public awareness, and education will make a significant contribution to the establishment of future offshore MSPs.’

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