Wind power could create jobs bonanza

Ireland has the potential to create three jobs for every thousand home powered by the wind, it was claimed today.

Tue, 27 Feb, 2007 - 18:00

Ireland has the potential to create three jobs for every thousand home powered by the wind, it was claimed today.

As the European Commission offered €2.35bn funding for new energy research, experts detailed the benefits renewable resources could have for the economy.

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