Time to power Kerry economy

The government is being urged to match Kerry’s contribution to ‘Powering Ireland’ with investment that delivers jobs, enterprise growth and stronger communities. 

Hosted by Tralee Chamber Alliance, Powering Kerry: Turning Energy Leadership into Economic Opportunity brought together leaders from business, industry, education, state agencies, local government and the wider enterprise community for a high-level discussion on Kerry's role in Ireland's energy future.

The forum which took place at The Rose Hotel featured keynote addresses from Noel Cunniffe, Chief Executive of Wind Energy Ireland, Fearghal Reidy, Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, and Dr Matt Kennedy of IDA Ireland, together with panel discussions involving representatives from SSE, ESB, Shannon Foynes Port Company, Munster Technological University MTU, National DMAP, Enercon, Empower Renewables, Limerick Chamber, Energywise and Astellas Ireland.

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