Research and Development

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Questions (701)

Denis Naughten

Question:

701. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will list the ongoing research commissioned under the remit of her Department through the North-South Ministerial Council, Shared Island Initiative or through other all-island arrangements; if she will outline the research that has been completed; the date of publication of the research since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56923/23]

Written answers

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

My Department in its current configuration was established in September 2020. I am advised that no research has been commissioned under the remit of my Department through the North-South Ministerial Council, Shared Island Initiative or other all-island arrangements in the period since then.

The Shared Island unit of the Department of the Taoiseach is delivering a comprehensive research programme, working with a number of partners, to support development of a more ambitious agenda for cooperation and connection on the island. Research will continue to be published through 2024, focused on opportunities to deepen cooperation across a range of economic, social and environmental domains. Further information is available at www.gov.ie/SharedIsland/Research