Seascapes tonight reports on the recent Offshore Renewable Energy conference held in the National Maritime College.

We hear from several of the speakers and experts:

Noel Cunniffe is the CEO of Wind Energy Ireland.

Captain Michael McCarthy, formerly of Cork Port, who is now involved in developing and advising on offshore wind energy projects, tells Seascapes about the infrastructure needed to support the industry.

Caitlín Uí hAodha is a fisher and company owner from Ring, in County Waterford, who has concerns that wind energy could be developed at the cost of Ireland's fishing industry.

Master Mariner Shane Heverin has founded Aigéan Marine to take part in the new industry.

Attracta Uí Bhroin from the Irish Environmental Network says environmentalists also have concerns.

Vice Admiral Mark Mellet, former Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces, believes the development of deep water offshore wind offers a historic opportunity to Ireland.