Scientific Research
Seanad Éireann — 2022-10-11
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Niall Collins (FF), Limerick County

I again thank the Senator for raising this important matter. The whole area of research has stood by our country for a great many years, since we have invested heavily and expanded our whole research horizon. That is undoubted. I fully accept what the Senator says about having a national strategy. I will take that up within the Department. As for the process and the timeframe for associate membership, I will make the Minister, Deputy Harris, acutely aware of the Senator's concerns and those of the research community to have this matter dealt with expeditiously.

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Sitting date: 2022-10-11