Green Party Senator and European candidate for Dublin, Deirdre De Burca, called for local authorities in Dublin to submit proposals for renewable energy schemes in their area.  

The renewable energy projects will follow the example of the town of Gussing in Austria where a renewable energy project has transformed the local economy, employing more than 1,000 people and supplying renewable electricity and heat to business, industry and homes.

A similar scheme has been launched in Ireland by the Oireachtas Sub-Committee on Job Creation through use of Renewable Energy Resources. The purpose of the scheme is to create new jobs and employment opportunities in Ireland which will be good for the economy and the environment.

Senator De Burca welcomed the scheme saying, “I am delighted to hear of this latest renewable energy scheme which will create jobs and enable local areas around Dublin to become self-sufficient in terms of supplying themselves with renewable energy.

“Innovation is the buzz word of the moment and this project certainly seeks innovative ways to fuel renewable energy and create thousands of jobs throughout the country.
“A major component of the project is finding a site for a Solarteur School which would provide training in renewable energy technologies to students and skilled workers in the building, engineering and other sectors.
“While the Sub-Committee is not offering to fund the projects, it will use its office to convince the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to promote the development of these job-creation projects at the most suitable locations. Any interested local authorities can contact me and I will direct applications to the Oireachtas Sub-Committee on their behalf.

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