Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs

Engagement with Chairperson Designate of the Marine Institute

2:00 am

Dr. Rick Officer:

Of course, and that is something we are discussing with the Department. We are looking to utilise some European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, EMFA, funding to secure some additional resources for that. That will be part of our Estimates for this year for provision in 2026.