Jimmy Devins (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

Students pursuing careers at sea can now obtain qualifications in Europe's most modem nautical college. The Department of Transport and the IMDO keep in close touch with the college management on its future development strategy. The Government also provides grants through the Irish Maritime Development Office for the training of seafarers, including cadets. These developments illustrate well the many initiatives that the Government is taking to promote the Irish maritime sector activity both at sea and on shore.

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