Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 9 September 2024
1998. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total level of funding provided by Taighde Éireann; the breakdown of the level of funding provided to different categories of research for example, basic and applied; and the institution associated with each research project in receipt of funding, in tabular form. [35164/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe total level of funding provided by Taighde Éireann - Research Ireland will be the combined existing funding previously awarded by Science Foundation Ireland and the Irish Research Council. A detailed breakdown of this funding is set out in the tables at the links below.
The budget awarded to the agency for 2025 will be agreed through the estimates process with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, in line with the usual process for budget allocations for agencies. The existing programmes previously awarded by both agencies will continue during the initial establishment phase of the agency, and the agency will be reviewing existing programmes and implementing new programme design in consultation with relevant stakeholders. The new agency programmes will be rolled out with a view to minimising disruption for researchers and to ongoing programmes. The new agency's programme design and funding distribution approach will be informed by the Estimates as well as a comprehensive programme review and design processes.
