Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2024-05-08
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Alice-Mary Higgins (IND), National University of Ireland

Perfect. I thought it was but I have the old grouping to hand. I just wanted clarification.
With respect, the Minister of State's explanation does not really satisfy me. I am not suggesting the agency should be free-form and not respond to anything, but we need to be really clear about what it is being asked to do.

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