10 wind farms are needed to meet commitments in the programme for government.
Ireland's on track to miss its 2030 offshore renewable energy targets.
Wind Energy Ireland says up to 10 wind farms are needed to meet commitments in the programme for government.
However planning and investment issues mean we're running out of time to build them.
Q&A in full swing here at #WEIOffshore21 chaired by Caoimhe McWeeney, Regulation Analyst, @GroupEnergia
— Wind Energy Ireland (@WindEnergyIRL) September 22, 2021
Next up a one-to-one live interview with @MarieCDonnelly Chair of Climate Change Advisory Council pic.twitter.com/eILzeKxgeE
Today is the second day of the organisation's annual conference.
Its taking place at the Kilashee Hotel, Naas, and 400 people are in attendance.
Justin Moran is Head of Public Affairs at Wind Energy Ireland, which is based in the Millennium Park in Naas.
He joined Ciara Noble on Wednesday's edition of Kildare Today:

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