Rosslare Europort lodges planning application for €220m Offshore Renewable Energy Hub

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Iarnród Éireann, Port Authority for Rosslare Europort, has published its intent to lodge an application to An Coimisiún Pleanála for planning permission for Rosslare Offshore Renewable Energy Hub (Rosslare ORE Hub).

The proposed €220m development will provide a landmark new facility designed to support Ireland’s growing offshore wind industry and represents the State’s largest ever purpose-built port facility dedicated to offshore renewable energy.

Rosslare ORE Hub is a key step in meeting Ireland’s renewable energy targets and is set to create 2000 jobs for the region. Subject to planning being granted and funding allocated, Iarnród Éireann aims to commence construction in early 2027, with delivery targeted for early 2029. The plans propose an almost doubling in size of the existing port and the construction of a landmark facility that will allow for the development of Ireland’s offshore wind energy industry.

The project will also deepen the access channel to the port and create additional port capacity, meaning larger vessels will be able to call to Rosslare that cannot currently. The facility will allow for the construction, operation and maintenance of the components needed for the development of offshore wind farms in the Irish and Celtic seas. Iarnród Éireann said its plans are a blueprint for the State’s largest ever purpose-built port facility dedicated to offshore renewable energy.

The plans, which have long been mooted, will be submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála next week. Subject to planning being granted and funding allocated, Iarnród Éireann aims to commence construction in early 2027, with delivery targeted for early 2029. The proposed Rosslare Offshore Renewable Energy Hub will span 80 hectares and include two new berths specifically designed for handling the largest components used in the construction of wind turbines.

The planned works include widening and deepening the port’s approach channel alongside the reclamation of 27.7 hectares of land from the sea, including the creation of almost 20 hectares of new port lands. The project will also include the construction of extensive areas for storage, marshalling and assembly as well as a new small boat harbour, including new access roads, utilities, environmental enhancements and facilities for local marine users.

The project also contains plans for an operations and maintenance facility.

 Statutory Consultation Timeline & Further Information:

  • Full details on the development will be available on the project website. The website will be live from December 10th 2025 – www.rosslareorehub.ie.
  • All documentation can be inspected from December 17th 2025 for a period of eight weeks (with an extension to allow for the Christmas period) at An Coimisiún Pleanála, Wexford County Council, or online at www.rosslareorehub.ie.
  • Submissions or observations may be made to An Coimisiún Pleanála until 5:30 p.m. on 24th February 2026.