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€25 million investment for the development of protected areas for marine biodiversity in Ireland

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On 7 October 2025 the Irish Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, announced the launch of a new €25 million LIFE project to protect, conserve and restore the biodiversity of Ireland’s marine ecosystems. More specifically, the project will aim to support research and develop a comprehensive network of Marine Protected Areas in line with international best practices.

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