Ireland Appoints Fisheries and Coastal Liaison Officers for National DMAP in Offshore Wind Energy
WIND ENERGY
The Irish Government has appointed Captain Brian Fitzgerald and Mr. Mark O'Reilly as national liaison officers for offshore wind energy, focusing on fisheries and coastal communities. Fitzgerald will lead the Community Liaison Service for the National Designated Marine Area Plan (DMAP), while O'Reilly will manage the Fisheries Liaison Service. The DMAP aims to create a spatial planning policy framework for offshore renewable energy, with public consultations set for 2026 and 2027.

Jan 22, 2026, 6:15 AM