Donegal would be a prime location for offshore wind farms if the electricity grid were up to standard.
Donegal Deputy Charles Ward told the Dáil that a lack of infrastructure is holding back development.
He says offshore wind could provide much-needed employment for the fishing sector, which is under pressure from rising costs and quota restrictions.
Deputy Ward also noted that despite a national target of 5 gigawatts by 2030, no offshore wind farms have yet been completed.
The Donegal TD says the reality in fishing communities would shock the Minister:
