Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008
563 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to further develop Ireland’s reputation as a centre of excellence for marine research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28618/08]
View answerThe Marine Institute is currently implementing the Government's wide ranging marine research "Sea Change" Strategy. This involves a very wide range of marine research activities across the total marine sphere, including research on renewable ocean energy. For example, DAFF, in co-operation with the Marine Institute recently launched a joint public good research Initiative in marine functional foods. The Programme of research will build a world-class consortium of internationally ranked marine and food scientists to deliver a programme of research in marine functional foods drawing on expertise from both the seafood and food industry in Ireland. The total initial fund available is €5.2m over a period of 5-7 years.
