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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 3 Jun 1980

Vol. 321 No. 9

Written Answers. - Research Grants.

334.

asked the Taoiseach if he will state in relation to each current research grant administered by the National Board for Science and Technology:—(a) the name of the researcher; (b) the amount of the grant; (c) the topic of research; and (d) when the research will be completed.

The reply is attached in tabular form.

Scientific Research Grants Scheme

Name

Amount

Title

Completion Date

£

Prof. B. Henderson

4,000.00

Properties of materials at low temperatures

1981

Mr. J.A. Clifford

1,187.00

Assessment of an electrochemical model as an exploration technique for base-metal mineralisation

1980

Dr. W.E. Phillips

12,309.00

Study of structural control of metalogenesis using Remote-Sensing

1982

Dr. L. McDonnell

1,300.00

Investigation on the role of segregation in determining the strength of steel weldments

1982

Dr. J.M. Kelly

8,516.00

Polymer-bound porphyrins as solar energy converters

1982

Prof. D.R. Lloyd

10,888.00

Reactions on surfaces by use of new developments in electron spectroscopy.

1982

Dr. J. Corish

4,375.00

High temperature solid state electrolytes

1981

Dr. G. Clayton

14,668.00

Micropalaeontological correlation of lower carboniferous sequences in mineralised areas.

1981

Prof. P. Mohr

701.00

Tertiary dikes in Western Ireland

1981

Dr. J.M. Coey

4,143.00

Microstructure and magnetism of amorphus polymers containing iron

1981

Dr. J.P. Curry

9,292,000

Studies of utilisation of earthworms in the improvement of reclaimed sites

1981

Prof. C.M. Quinn

8,754.00

Studies of electron scattering from clean and absorbate-covered single crystal surfaces

1981

Prof. M.A. McKervey

9,072.00

Utilisation of raw materials in the development of new procedures for the synthesis of organic compounds

1981

Dr. P.H. Boyle

8,191.00

Preparation of properties of compounds related to vitamin K

1981

Dr. D.J. Cardin

8,987.00

Studies on organo-transition metal cluster compounds

1981

Prof. T.B. McMurray

8,063.00

Photochemistry of allyl substituted cycloenones

1981

Dr. J.N. Timmis

7,812.00

Molecular basis of environmentally induced genetic changes

1981

Dr. R.A. More O'Farrell

7,839.00

Azomethine activation of vitamin B

1981

Dr. H. Rubalcava

7,345.00

Photochemical investigations using circularly polarized light

1981

Prof. P.K. Carroll

5,281.00

Absorption studies in the UV and soft X-ray region of laser produced continua

1981

Dr. T. Glynn

4,686.00

Light scattering and luminescence studies of some important defect systems

1980

Dr. J.M. Kelly

3,432.00

Photochemistry and photophysics of polymer-bound co-ordination compounds

1980

Dr. R.S. McElhinney

3,369.00

Synthesis of compounds with potential activity against gram-negative bacterial infections.

1980

Prof. W. Waghorne

4,227.00

Electrode kinetics in binary, non-aqueous solvent systems

1980

Dr. D. Donnelly

4,565.00

Investigate defoliation of Pinus contorta by the European sawfly

1980

Dr. W. O'Sullivan

5,306.00

Investigation of methods for the syntheses of C-glycosyl compounds

1981

Dr. J.G. Mullen

995.00

Influence of soil physical properties on movement of pollutants in soil

1980

Prof. L.K. Dunican

20,875.00

The role of plasmids in nitrogen-fixation by rhizobium in legumes

1982

Dr. D.B. Johnson

8,430.00

Microencapsulation of enzymes of potential commercial importance

1982

Prof. P.W. Whittaker/Dr. B. Carter

14,233.00

Study the fusion of protoplasts.

1982

Prof. E.J. Duke

13,111.00

Analysis of the relationship between behavioural patterns and mitochondrial calcium flux in mutants.

1982

Dr. F. O'Gara

13,645.00

To exploit biological nitrogen-fixation in clover legumes to increase input from this souce into our grassland pastures.

1982

Prof. S. Doonan/Prof. J. Fox

14,197.00

Studies on the structures and activities of lipases from milk

1982

Prof. S. Condon

8,488.00

Regulation of Oxygen Metabolism by lactic acid bacteria

1982

Dr. D. Grayson

12,580.00

Mechanism of the transformation of chorismic to anthranitic acid

1982

Dr. C.J. Bailey

12,920.00

Structure and mechanism of trytophan synthetase from yeast

1982

Dr. P.J. Hartigan

22,367.00

Assessment of the viability and development capacity of the mammalian preimplantation conceptus

1982

Dr. G. Wilson

10,496.00

Examination of growth of cultured cells and promote the formation of secondary plant products

1982

Dr. D.J. McConnell

24,654.00

Genetic Engineering of bacterial strains to amplify enzyme production

1982

Dr. H. McLoughlin

11,005.00

Structural and functional characterisation of suppressor T-Lymphocytes

1982

Dr. J. Mason

7,435.00

Role of thimolybdate in Molybdenum-induced copper deficiency in animals

1981

Prof. J.V. McLoughlin

3,022.00

Study of energy phosphate potential and contractility of skeletal muscle

1980

Dr. E.R. Tully

8,000.00

Purines, and their metabolism in muscle

1981

Prof. B.F. Leek

4,696.00

Acid loads in ruminant animals

1980

Prof. R.E. Moore

3,996.00

Time Course of humoral metabolic stimulation

1980

Dr. J. Gosling

6,314.00

Control of precocious sexual maturity in male Atlantic salmon

1980

Prof. C.M. Quinn

10,685.00

To develop improved techniques for silage making

1982

Dr. D.M. Guirey

22,106.00

Study of Phycollid-producing red algae in mariculture systems

1982

Dr. J.F. Collins

12,613.00

Micromorphological study of structurally damaged and unstable top soils

1982

Dr. J.P. Mercer

10,249.00

Species composition in outdoor micro-algal cultures

1982

Dr. D.F. Keegan

14,273.00

Investigation of the biology and ecology of a sea cucumber

1982

Dr. M.J. Downes

3,116.00

Plant surface Micro-organisms

1980

Dr. T. Glynn

8,159.00

Production of high protein biomass from agricultural waste residues

1981

Dr. M.J. Hennerty

5,148.00

Protein degradation and reutilisation in higher plants

1981

Dr. E. Bannon

9,427.00

Study of foveta on potatoes

1981

Dr. M.F. Mulcahy

14,367.00

Kidney diseases in cultured salmon compared to salt-water reared fish

1981

Dr. D.A. Murray

6,647.00

Study of the benthic fauna of Lough Ennell

1980

Dr. B. Cooke

2,884.00

Cross-infection studies of Septoria Nodorun Bert. on wheat and barley

1980

Dr. B. Keegan

3,917.00

Investigation of pattern dynamics on the benthos of the costal zone

1980

Prof. J.A. Kavanagh

7,603.00

Studies of obligate parasitism

1980

Prof. P. Dowding

2,809.00

Construction of predictive models relating counts of airborne pollen and spores to location.

1980

Dr. S. Thompson

8,411.00

Detection of cancer-inducing chemicals in salmonella

1980

Prof. J.G. Foster

13,059.00

Performance evaluation of national electricity systems for generating power

1982

Dr. C. Duncan

13,284.00

Algorithmic design of microprocessor electronic systems

1981

Prof. J. Byrne

10,953.00

Modular systems for microcomputers

1982

Prof. S.M. Lavelle

12,062.00

Microprocessor control of drug doses

1982

Prof. M.C. Sexton

(funded for relevant travel only; figures not yet available)

Gas laser system for the diagnostics of thermonuclear energy fusion machines

1981

Prof. J.O. Scanlon

5,257.00

Charge—coupled devices signal processing

1980

Mr. G.S. Cooke

3,000.00

A critique of Irish social security systems

1980

Dr. S. Alywin

6,393.00

Examination of three forms of thinking through selected study of personality and physiological changes

1981

Ms. A. Lavan

9,962.00

An Empirical study in an Irish surburban area

1982

Dr. M. Cuddy/Dr. W. Warnock

4,090.00

Financing of capital investment by Irish public companies

1980

Higher Education Industry Co-operation Scheme

Name

Amount

Title

Completion Date

£

Dr. J.E. Bannard

18,343.00

High-sulphur Irish coals in a fluidised-bed boiler

1982

Dr. J.E. Bannard

10,024.00

Investigation of electro-chemical machining using non-aqueos electrolytes

1982

Dr. El. Baradie

7,778.00

Factors influencing the machinability of Vittallium alloys and other orthopaedic implant materials.

1982

Dr. J.P. Mercer

23,603.00

To establish the potential yield of cultivated bivalve molluscs

1982

Mr. D. O'Connell

18,750.00

Computer-aided housing design

1981

Dr. O. McCarthy

7,540.00

Development of an automatic wafer test facility.

1981

Dr. G.T. Wrixon

11,150.00

Design and development of ROM and RAM technologies compatible with CMOS analog circuits

1981

Dr. W.E. Scaife

9,750.00

Computer-aided design of power transformers

1981

Mr. M. O'Donnell

4,700.00

Evaluation and development of a home-heating unit.

1981

Prof. J. Miller

250.00

Fact-finding study on semi-conductor modelling

1980

Dr. D.C. Pepper

2,085.00

Mechanisms of Polymerization of cyanoacrylate adhesives

1980

Dr. J.R. Owens andMr. T. Hall

11,250.00

Microprocessor machine tool control

1981

Dr. P.H. Boyle &Prof. J. M. Scott

8,700.00

Biological activities of different vitamin K substitutes

1982

Prof. S. Timoney

21,450.00

Component service histories and cumulative fatigue damage

1982

Dr. C. Daly et al

8,000.00

Manufacture of Italian-type cheese

1981

Mr. R. Hayes

8,196.00

Wind generator space and water heating-system.

1982

Messrs. D. & E. Sugrue

14,137.00

Development of an automatic test instrument

Environment Research Grants

Name

Amount

Title

Completion Date

£

Dr. J. Cullinane

50,000

Cork Harbour Study

1980

Dr. A. Myers

26,000

Baseline study in Bantry Bay

1980

Dr. J. Bracken/Dr. T. Casey

40,000

Lake eutrophication control, Killarney

1980

Prof. J.J. Walsh

13,000

Pollution source emission inventory and modelling of Dublin air quality

1980

Dr. J. Kelly

20,000

SO2 Removal by wet gas scrubbers

1981

Dr. T. Casey/Dr. V. Dodd

25,000

Processing and land spreading of sewage sludge

1980

Mr. N. McDonald/Mr. H. Smith

25,000

Psychological ill-effects of high levels of industrial noise on workers

1981

Dr. D. Jeffrey

23,000

Irish estuaries research programme

1980

Prof. G. Dawson

44,000

Mutagenesis test systems

1980

Dr. J. Patching

15,000

Biodegradation of oil in coastal waters

1982

Dr. D. Cabot

5,000

Pollution dynamics and environmental requirements of protected bird species

1982

Electronics and Information Research Grants

Name

Amount

Title

Completion Date

£

Dr. Phil Samways

2,000

“Image Processing”

1980

Prof. M.C. Sexton

4,000

Satellite communications

1980

Marine Research Grants

Name

Amount

Title

Completion Date

£

Prof. N. Wilkins and 3 personnel

26,000

Mariculture—fish and shellfish genetics

1982

Dr. P. Smith and 3 personnel

25,000

Mariculture—fish and shellfish disease

1982

Mr. T. Berry/Dr. T. Lewis

15,000

Mariculture—engineering and structural design

1980

Dr. Partridge/Mr Herriott/Mr. Roantree

40,000

Mariculture—coastal sites survey

1981

Dr. B. Keegan

7,500

Cost 47—European benthic ecology

1983

Mr. G. Trant/Mr. O'Halloran

5,000

Coal-shipping study

1980

Energy Research Grants

Name

Amount

Title

Completion Date

£

Dr. R. Horne

8,000

Survey of Irish coal deposits

1980

Mr. G. Trant

2,000

Coal shipping study (Part—See Marine Research Grants)

1980

Dr. J. Bannard

30,000

Fluidized bed test rig

1982

Dr. R. O'Halloran

1,000

Exploitation of off-shore coal

1980

Dr. J. Kelly

5,000

Environmental impact of coal

1980

Mr. I. Hogg

7,000

Coal technical information service

1980

Mr. A. Baker

7,000

Coal economic assessment service

1980

Dr. P. Kelly

5,000

Milk spray drying using natural gas

1980

Mr. T. O'Connor

7,500

Heat pump development

1980

Dr. A. Owens/J. Kilroy

5,000

Alcohol additives to transport fuels

1980

Mr. R.W. Johnston

20,000

Biomass system analysis methodology

1980

Prof. Brock

4,500

Geothermal energy resource mapping

1980

Mr. J. Sweeney

12,000

IEA biomass information service

1982

Mr. M. Neenan/Mr. G. Healy

6,000

IEA forestry energy agreement

1982

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