Developing Ireland’s R&D capability

Ireland has placed research and development at the heart of its economic development strategy. In recent years, the government has substantially increased investment in technology, innovation and scientific research, achieving a five-fold increase in investment in the National Development Plan (2000-2006) to €2.48 billion.

The government is committed to ensuring that Ireland becomes a centre for world-class research, with a sustainable and responsive science base. As part of this the government has set ...