The creation of 300 jobs via Eirgrid’s new transmission network indicates how digital networks and future green industries are inextricably linked, says Communications Minister Eamon Ryan TD.
Will the green economy become a mainstream phenomenon?
Much of the infrastructure is in place. Overall, it will take 10 to 20 years. It will start off like the first mobile phones, the big, clunky things you hauled around. Five years later, 15pc of people had one and then, 10 years later, everyone had one. Maybe the first five years will be 'wow, look at that different car', then it will be mainstream. It will also happen in the home; it's an inevitable development.
Do you agree that many of today's out-of-work builders, plumbers and electricians should achieve gainful employment in the green economy?
In terms of green jobs and future industries, you might as well be part of that rather than struggling against it. The IDA, in fairness, has got it and projects have started to happen. I met the green IFSC people last week and I was very encouraged.
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Author: John Kennedy
