Sessions | WindEurope Annual Event 2026

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Market update: Ireland

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)

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