Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 563: To ask 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]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The 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.