Newly opened centre to build on growing level of marine research

The growth in the level of maritime research being carried out in Ireland was highlighted yesterday with the launch of the Halpin Centre for Research and Innovation at the National Maritime College of Ireland in Ringaskiddy.

The acting head of the college, Michael Delaney, said there has been big growth in the number of researchers in the maritime college.

“Eighteen months ago we only had one person employed in research and development in the National Maritime College and now we have 10,” he said.