Laura Brien News Today

Among issues being discussed was the need for a data hub, as in a one-stop shop for information

Chairman Mark Mellett said he agreed with the concept of a centralised marine data repository

The study will focus on marine environmental surveys “for the purposes of scientific discovery and research”

The countdown is on to the 2023 Kennedy Summer School which will bring an economic boost to New Ross with thousands of tickets already sold for events.

On Friday, September 1 a panel of business experts, and international, national and regional organisations are set to join a discussion focusing on the South East region and its new relationship with the EU following Brexit. The discussion is being facilitated as part of the Kennedy Summer School.

MARA, the State’s first marine planning regulatory authority, has just opened for business in Wexford.

With record temperatures being recorded across the globe the government has announced it will invest “close to half a billion euro” into Rosslare Europort as part of concerted plans to reduce carbon emissions across the country. Key to these developments is the newly-launched Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) which will be responsible for regulating development and activity in Ireland’s maritime area.

The Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA), will be based in Wexford

A summary engagement guide for interactions between the seafood industry and the ORE sector was also published

Topics for today’s meeting includes the international security situation, cyber defence and threats against critical infrastructure.