Press Releases Archive 2000

£23 million invested in new National research vessel

An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, today (19 December 2000) signed authorisation for Irelands' largest ever Research Vessel. The RV Celtic Explorer will cost £23 million, which represents the single largest capital investment in the marine research sector in the history of the State.
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Radical reform for Irish shipping registry

The Irish Maritime Development Office will overhaul existing Irish ship registration procedures as part of a significant plan to re-energise the shipping sector.
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Ireland is a key competitor in the tourism angling market

An International market research report has revealed that Ireland is a key competitor in the market for British, French and German anglers.
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