Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will check it for Deputy Stanton and get a response back to him. From having been involved in this conversation previously, I know that you make a decision that you wants to be part of something and then you are into negotiations about the how, the when and the size of the cheque. That is why, even with this opportunity here when we can afford to do it, it is worth our while to pay more money into some of these. That is why we are asking for extra money for the ESA. It is about timing as well. I presume it is a similar conversation with CERN. I would certainly encouraging it. The Department would as well. We will link back. With the changeover, which is proving to be quite successful, the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is bringing a great focus to research and to Science Foundation Ireland through higher education, apprenticeships, etc. There are great benefits, but it means I cannot answer for all their money. I will certainly track it for the Deputy and come back to him.