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EU Blue Economy Observatory
figure 1: Ireland: Evolution of the Blue Economy established sectors (2021)
Figure 1: Ireland: Evolution of the Blue Economy established sectors (2021)

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Several organizations are monitoring the Irish Blue Economy at the national level, as illustrated below: 

The Marine Institute is the State agency responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation in Ireland. It provides scientific and technical advice to Government to help inform policy and to support the sustainable development of Ireland’s marine resource. It publishes reports on Ireland’s Ocean Economy as well as information on marine research, oceanography, marine resource management, and sustainable development of Ireland's marine resources. 

The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) is the Irish government office which provides support to national and international maritime businesses in Ireland. It is the aim of the IMDO to be the focal point for maritime business in Ireland. The IMDO provides government and industry with a range of information and reporting across the sector and works with international businesses to help them set-up or expand in Ireland. The IMDO is also Ireland’s designated Shortsea Shipping Agency and provides independent advice and guidance on EU funding initiatives. 

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is the Irish Sea Fisheries Board, responsible for the development of the Irish seafood industry. It provides information on sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing, as well as industry insights and market trends related to the blue economy. 

Other national sources of information on the Irish Blue Economy are: 

 

For more national level data, please visit the Dashboards section within the EU Blue Economy Observatory, where you can also find information about Educational and Employment opportunities in the Blue Economy sectors. 

Figure 2: Ireland: Evolution of the Blue Economy established sectors (2009-2021)
Figure 2: Ireland: Evolution of the Blue Economy established sectors (2009-2021)
Figure 3: Ireland: Evolution of the Employment by Blue Economy activity (2009-2021)
Figure 3: Ireland: Evolution of the Employment by Blue Economy activity (2009-2021) - Persons employed
Figure 4: Ireland: Evolution of the GVA by Blue Economy activity (2009-2021)
Figure 4: Ireland: Evolution of the GVA by Blue Economy activity (2009-2021) - M€