No evidence of Russian threat to Irish renewable energy supply, says Ryan

Mr Ryan said this was it was important the Government delivered an energy security package

Eamon Ryan was responding to a question whether he had concerns that Russian naval activity off the south coast of Ireland was a threat to fibre-optic cables and the renewable energy infrastructure. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

There is no evidence that Russia is a threat to Ireland’s renewable energy supply, Eamon Ryan has said.

The Minister for Transport and Climate also said one of his ambitions was to see Ireland achieve fibre-optic connectivity with the European continent before he leaves office.