Pension Provisions
Seanad Éireann — 2023-06-22
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Niall Collins (FF), Limerick County

I wholeheartedly agree with the Senator. These people find themselves in a situation where they are neither here nor there and it is very timely that we bring some certainty to their position. The first report which I referred to provides a picture at a point in time of the range of important issues which need to be considered by everyone. Any budgetary implications of the recommendations will be dealt with through the normal budgetary process. A review recommendations will inform the development of a longer term work programme - a 12 to 18-month one - by my Department in collaboration with the stakeholders.
It is important there is ongoing collaboration with them. This exercise marks a major inflection point in PhD provision in Ireland and how we can best support it.
As we look towards the next quarter of a century of Ireland's research and innovation system, I am delighted the independent review commissioned by the Minister, Deputy Harris, will make a major contribution.

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Sitting date: 2023-06-22