Strategic Objective 3 Advance economic development in County Wexford

Collaborate in showcasing County Wexford as a centre of business. Work to empower and facilitate innovation and entrepreneurship in County Wexford

Actions

1

Promote Rosslare Europort as a hub and driver for offshore wind energy development

2

Advocate for improved infrastructure, including the flood relief scheme in Enniscorthy, the extension of the M11 to Rosslare, Trinity Wharf in Wexford, advance manufacturing facilities in New Ross, and assist in promoting the M11 Business Campus in Gorey

3

Advocate that essential services keep pace with the growth in our county, which will underpin economic development

4

Work with our key stakeholders to develop a business prospectus to attract multinational and indigenous firms to locate in County Wexford

5

Research and promote funding opportunities that assist the business community

“Rosslare Europort is uniquely located to provide the necessary port infrastructure to deliver the ORE projects planned for the Irish and Celtic Seas that will be transformative for the South-East region and support Ireland’s climate action target of 7GW of offshore wind by 2030. In terms of economic potential, the South East ORE hub can be to offshore renewables what Dublin’s Silicon Docks are to the tech sector

Glenn Carr, Director Commercial Business Units, Iarnród Éireann, Port Authority for Rosslare Europort