Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2024-05-15
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Alice-Mary Higgins (IND), National University of Ireland

I move amendment No. 92:
In page 41, after line 38, to insert the following:
“Public-public partnerships
50. The Agency may enter into, establish or support public-public partnerships for research between designated higher education institutions and public bodies both in Ireland and internationally, in particular on areas including:
(a) the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;
(b) climate action;
(c) biodiversity protection and enhancement;
(d) social cohesion;
(e) gender equality
(f) poverty and social inclusion;
(g) disability, including implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons;
(h) arts and culture; and
(i) workers’ rights and the future of work.”.

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