Science strategy with 2020 time frame overtly enterprise friendly
Programme has its own action plan with 93 actions that must be achieved by government before 2020
A welcome re-framing of science policy but investment must match ambition
Scientists are broadly supportive of the strategy but wary of the vagaries of politics and Government decision making.
Science strategy promises more funding
Plan will boost employment and support national research, says Taoiseach
Government plans for €5bn spend on scientific research
Programme aims to increase numbers working in R&D by 15,000 over five years
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