
The visit by the Ambassador was in conjunction with a trade delegation of leading Dutch maritime companies who are visiting Ireland in order to identify trade, investment and collaboration opportunities within the Irish offshore wind sector.
The visit by the Ambassador was in conjunction with a trade delegation of leading Dutch maritime companies who are visiting Ireland in order to identify trade, investment and collaboration opportunities within the Irish offshore wind sector.
The delegation has a particular focus on bottom-fixed offshore wind and port development, making County Wicklow an ideal location for their visit.
The Dutch delegation consists of 14 companies and was led by Arjen Schutten, Managing Director, Holland Home of Wind Energy, and Kees Mokveld, Advisor, International Clean Energy Partnership (ICEP), at Netherlands Enterprise Agency.
The delegation received a number of presentations in Wicklow County Council focusing on a case study of Codling Windpark and the Transformation Wicklow Port before departing for Tinakilly House Hotel where they were treated to a Wicklow Naturally drinks reception, with all refreshments prepared using locally produced food and beverages.