Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 December 2025
446. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the one legacy action due, as outlined in the Q1 2025 progress report (details supplied); to outline which actions they are; the reason for the delay; the state of the progress to date; and a timeline for completion, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72940/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe position as previously advised to the Deputy remains unchanged. While the action was delayed in 2024 it has been marked as complete since February 2025.The action refers to the process to establish new collaborative Research Centres to work across Ireland on subjects of national importance including Energy, Climate Action and Sustainability. This relates to the wider Research Ireland programme which funds Research Centres across a variety of key national priority areas.
The programme was recorded as delayed in the report referred to by the Deputy due to a longer than anticipated period being required to review applications and invite shortlisted candidates to make full applications, thereby resulting in that particular milestone being delayed. However, it has since been reached and marked as complete.
The table below, as requested, illustrates the above position:
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Action |
Establish new collaborative Research Centres to work across Ireland on subjects of national importance including Energy, Climate Action and Sustainability |
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Reason for delay |
Longer than anticipated period being required to review applications and invite shortlisted candidates to make full applications |
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Progress to date |
The action is marked as completed since February 2025 |
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Timeline for completion |
As above; marked as completed since February 2025. |
