Taskforce will examine future potential for Shannon Estuary

The potential for wind, hydrogen and solar energy are some of the areas that will be examined

An aerial view of Foynes and the Shannon Estuary. The taskforce will set out a new economic vision for the region. Picture: Liam Burke/Press 22

A new economic taskforce is to be established to assess the strengths of the Shannon estuary region and scope out potential opportunities.

The terms of reference for the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce were published by the Government yesterday and the group will produce a report by October of this year specifying the actions which can be taken to create jobs and opportunities in the region.