The Marine Renewables Industry Association (MRIA) was lauched by Minister Ryan at the Industry Forum on 21st April 2009, Dublin. It was set up to represent the interest of the business in Ireland engaged in the development of wave and tidal energy projects.

Pictured at the launch of the Marine Renewables Industry Association, from left to right: Dr. Ray Alcorn (HMRC, UCC) Secretary of MRIA; Peter Coyle, Chairman (MRIA); Minister Eamon Ryan T.D. (Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources; Jim Galvin (Fleming Energy) Treasurer MRIA; John Keating, Commercial Director (OceanEnergy Ltd.), Treasurer.