Science Foundation Ireland

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Ceisteanna (1302)

Brendan Howlin

Ceist:

1302. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she has requested Science Foundation Ireland to fund a public genome project and provide for the participation of Ireland in a European genome sequencing project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35273/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation

Science Foundation Ireland does not engage in funding for any public genome project.   Policy in the area of genomics is a matter for the Minister for Health and it is in that context the question of the participation of Ireland in a European genome sequencing project would be addressed.