Are you interested in establishing or developing your own aquaculture or fish processing business? Here you will find information relating to financial assistance available from Údarás na Gaeltachta.
The coastal positioning of the Gaeltacht allows those regions a significant advantage as aquaculture and fish processing are important in terms of income and employment.
The aquaculture and fish processing sectors are promoted by An tÚdarás as part of its regional development strategy.
There are development and employment opportunities available for a wide range of businesses, from seafood processing, finfish and shellfish growth, to seaweed processing and research on new species.
Funding is available from Údarás to projects in this sector to aid feasibility studies, research and development and R.T.I. grants.
Other assistance such capital grants are available through Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance Operational Programme.
