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During his visit to Letterkenny Institute of Technology
on 31st March 2005, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment,
Michael Martin T.D. announced the award of €750,000 under
the Applied Research Enhancement programme of Enterprise Ireland
towards the expansion of the Centre of Applied Marine Biotechnology.
This grant assistance will provide funding for expansion and refurbishment
of an area within the Business Innovation Centre dedicated to
marine biotechnology and support three postdoctoral biotechnologists
and a research technician to undertake research on marine projects
in association with local industry.
Speaking at the Institute Minister Martin stressed
that, “these initiatives could not have happened without
the ambition and vibrancy displayed by Letterkenny Institute of
Technology”. Future plans for further expansion of the Centre
in support of the local marine industry were outlined during the
presentations.
Following the announcement the Minster spent time
with existing staff discussing progress on the current suite of
marine biotechnology projects.
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