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‘Government support critical’ – new offshore renewable energy research

Pictured left to right: Professor Justin Doran, SELKIE research member, Co-Director of Spatial and Regional Economic Research Centre, CUBS; Dr Gillian Barrett, SELKIE research member, Department of Management and Marketing, CUBS; Dr Mari O’ Connor, SELKIE research member Research member of Spatial and Regional Economic Research Centre, CUBS; and Dr Frank Crowley, project lead SELKIE and Co-Director of Spatial and Regional Economic Research Centre, CUBS.

Lack of government engagement, support and funding are significant barriers in the offshore renewable energy sector.
Most firms cite financial constraints as a significant restriction to the development of new products and services.
'Ireland has the natural resources and the unique geographical location to be the global leader in these sectors.’

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