Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their contributions today. On procurement, is there anything to be said about Irish universities buying lab equipment or items like that from abroad? Has that been costed, and will it be affected by procurement?

Do the witnesses expect that the number of English students coming to Ireland to study will be reduced because they will no longer be able to avail of free EU fees? Will this have an impact on the relationship between England and Ireland?

In the next few weeks, do the witnesses intend to recommend where the money provided by the Exchequer-employer investment mechanism should be allocated? It seems that we need capital and space if we want to accommodate researchers, their staff and an influx of students. Let us assume that the Exchequer-employer investment funding will be increased. It is does not make sense to allocate it in respect of capital projects if we want to prepare for Brexit over the next six months.