Change to biomass heating in public buildings could create 5,000 jobs

SOME 5,000 jobs could be created in the rural economy if the Government converted 25% of public buildings to biomass heating systems.

That’s what Irish Farmers Association president Padraig Walshe told yesterday’s session of the Teagasc Bio-Energy conference in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.

Mr Walshe said renewable energy production offers an opportunity to expand employment, particularly in rural areas, while addressing energy security concerns.