Minister Dooley explores innovations at Nor-Fishing event
Minister of State Timmy Dooley recently attended the prominent Nor-Fishing Exhibition in Trondheim, highlighting advancements in fishing and aquaculture technology. The event gathered international exhibitors and facilitated key discussions on innovation and ocean research within the sector.
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Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD, attended the Nor-Fishing Exhibition held in Trondheim, Norway, from 18 to 20 August. This event is recognised globally as one of the largest technology exhibitions dedicated to the fishing and aquaculture industries, drawing hundreds of participants from Ireland, Europe, and beyond.
During the exhibition, Minister Dooley welcomed the chance to explore the latest technological innovations shaping these sectors. He also met with Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss, to discuss shared priorities including the critical role of innovation and ocean research in sustaining the industry.
In addition, Minister Dooley held talks with Stephen Morgan MP, the UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Their discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities relevant to their fisheries portfolios. Reflecting on the event, Minister Dooley emphasised Nor-Fishing’s status as a leading global platform for seafood and fisheries, praising the opportunity to engage with exhibitors and learn about emerging maritime technologies.
During the exhibition, Minister Dooley welcomed the chance to explore the latest technological innovations shaping these sectors. He also met with Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss, to discuss shared priorities including the critical role of innovation and ocean research in sustaining the industry.
In addition, Minister Dooley held talks with Stephen Morgan MP, the UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Their discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities relevant to their fisheries portfolios. Reflecting on the event, Minister Dooley emphasised Nor-Fishing’s status as a leading global platform for seafood and fisheries, praising the opportunity to engage with exhibitors and learn about emerging maritime technologies.
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