Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 May 2022
118. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail progress regarding the development of the next National Research and Innovation Strategy, including timeline and expected funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25275/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI would like to thank the Deputy for this most timely question. As you may be aware, yesterday I had the privilege of launching Impact 2030: Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy.
The overarching purpose of Impact 2030 is to maximise the impact of research and innovation on critical national priorities. Grounded in extensive consultation and analysis, it will progress objectives that are shared across the Irish research and innovation system and shared across society.
Impact 2030 will position research and innovation at the heart of addressing Ireland’s societal, economic and environmental challenges.
Through Impact 2030, research and innovation in Ireland will demonstrate and deliver impact to respond to the twin transition challenges of climate change and digitalisation and the many other national priorities such as competitiveness, health, food security, biodiversity, equality and inclusion.
I am confident that Impact 2030 will be transformational in strengthening the capability and capacity of the research and innovation system by the end of this decade in order to deliver the greatest positive impact for our country.
Impact 2030 will be implemented by way of a series of three-year work programmes, the first of which accompanies its publication.
Execution of the strategy will be done within the parameters of the recently revised National Development Plan to 2025 and the annual Estimates processes for all Government Departments.
I would like to encourage all Deputies to read the strategy, which is available online from the gov.ie website.
