Research Activities in Government Agencies and Departments

 A number of public sector agencies are involved in some aspect of marine-related research in Ireland. In many instances staff engage in research, alongside other duties (e.g. monitoring, enforcement.) E.g.:

• The Marine Institute is the state’s marine research agency; engaging in a wide range of marine research and development activities. Through the NDP it also provides funds to stimulate research in the higher education and private sectors.

• In addition to providing development supports to the seafood industry, BIM also participate in research that is linked closely to industry needs in the fishing, seaweed and aquaculture sectors.

• Teagasc carries out marine research at Moorepark and Ashtown Food Research Centres (related to seafood safety and processing of under-utilised fish species). In addition, researchers in Teagasc (Rural Economy Research Centre in Athenry) are involved in socio-economic research related to the marine sector. 

Marine RTDI Funding provided by Government Agencies / Departments.

The following map provides links to agencies / government departments who provide supports for RTDI. By placing the pointer over an icon information will be displayed in relation to the icon.  The navigational keys can be used to zoom in/out as required.