Ireland risks falling behind in floating offshore energy race

Ireland’s west coast holds up to 70 GW of floating offshore wind potential—yet without clear timelines and firm delivery of Designated Maritime Area Plans (DMAPs), that opportunity is slipping away. Limerick Chamber CEO Michelle Gallagher is urging immediate government action, warning that delays are pushing capital and talent towards more agile EU neighbours.

France, Portugal, Norway, and Spain have already launched major floating wind projects and port investments. Ireland, despite its rich natural advantages, has yet to deliver a single pilot. For energy leaders, this isn’t just a missed climate target—it’s a missed economic revolution.

The message to government is clear: without urgency, Ireland won’t just miss the boat—it’ll miss the whole fleet.

Read the full article for what’s at stake and why timing is everything.