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When: Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 11:45 - 12:15
Where: Markets Theatre - Hall 10
Session description
This session takes stock of Ireland’s wind outlook for the year ahead, focusing on upcoming auctions, CPPA opportunities and the investment conditions needed to deliver projects at pace.
It explores how industry–state collaboration can de‑risk delivery, support financing and position Ireland in a competitive global offshore and onshore wind landscape.
Session chair
Dave Linehan
Director of Policy & Research, Wind Energy Ireland
Market update: Ireland
Noel Cunniffe
CEO, Wind Energy Ireland
Matt Kennedy
Global Head of Client Transformation, IDA Ireland
Seán Kirwan
Head of Ireland Offshore Wind Development , Electricity Supply Board (ESB)
Helena Quilty
Head of Green Tech Unit, Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Ireland)
