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Science Foundation Ireland

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2021

Thursday, 7 October 2021

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Éamon Ó Cuív

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339. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to offer the positions of director and chief scientific adviser at Science Foundation Ireland to the same person; his views on the positives and negatives that the impact of such a move would have on both positions; if a final decision has been made on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48974/21]

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The substantive post of Chief Science Advisor was abolished in 2012 and the current Director General of SFI has been given the title of Chief Science Advisor on an unremunerated basis.

My Department is conducting a review of science advisory structures, including whether there is a role for a chief science advisor, to see how best to meet future needs in this regard. This review is ongoing and will take account of the views of stakeholders.

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