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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Shauna Corr

Eamon Ryan announces major EU offshore wind deal 'in response to Russia's war on energy'

"No one has ever weaponised access to the sun or wind" said Eamon Ryan as nine countries, including our own, vowed to meet 85% of the EU’s offshore wind target by 2050.

And with seas seven times our landmass, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications believes we are well placed to support the drive away from fossil fuels for our energy security, climate and economy.

Ireland is co-president of the North Seas Energy Cooperation which also includes Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the European Commission.

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