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Labour Urges Ireland to Seize Control of Offshore Wind

2/22/2025

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Ciarán Ahern, Labour's Climate and Energy spokesperson, passionately calls for the Irish government to take a stronger stance in offshore wind farms, which are largely controlled by foreign investors and fossil fuel giants. He stresses the importance of ensuring that Ireland's wind resources benefit all citizens and cautions against the deceptive practices of polluters. The government targets a bold 5 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.

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Ciarán Ahern, Labour's Climate and Energy spokesperson, passionately calls for the Irish government to take a stronger stance in offshore wind farms, which are largely controlled by foreign investors and fossil fuel giants. He stresses the importance of ensuring that Ireland's wind resources benefit all citizens and cautions against the deceptive practices of polluters. The government targets a bold 5 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.