Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
1071. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide a detailed breakdown of how the €4.55 billion investment in research and innovation will be spent year-by-year; how progress will be measured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3717/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department secured a total allocation of €4.55bn through the National Development Plan review process. Over half of this allocation - €2.45 billion - will be invested into Ireland's research and innovation system, reaffirming Ireland’s commitment to a knowledge-driven society and an innovation-led economy.
In December, I published the Tertiary Sector Capital Investment Plan 2026–2030 which sets out a strategic roadmap of how this investment package will support higher education, further education and training, apprenticeships, and research and innovation - driving growth, fostering talent, and building world-class infrastructure for the next five years. The overall breakdown of funding on an annual basis is detailed within the plan.
The Tertiary Sector Capital Investment Plan plan includes full details of governance processes and practices around planning, evaluation, delivery and review. These strategic investments reflect Government’s unwavering commitment to talent, innovation, and opportunity, ensuring Ireland thrives in the decades ahead.
