Ocean energy ‘could deliver 70,000 jobs to economy’

FULL exploitation of Ireland’s ocean energy has the potential to create 70,000 jobs and add up to €120 billion to the wealth of the economy, according to Bord Gáis Éireann CEO John Mullins.

Mr Mullins warned yesterday there was concern not enough investment and planning is being put into making that potential a reality.

As Ireland moves towards building “a more sustainable economic model, we must look at our natural resources, including the potential of wave and tidal energy,” the BGE chief executive said.