Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)

My questions are primarily aimed at the University of Limerick. I recently travelled to see the laboratory and all they are doing. In the formal confines of the committee, I propose that we might have a committee visit there at some stage, if fitting. What is going on there is incredible. Today we are talking about air drones, but they also have a huge number of robotic craft and maritime craft. It would be worthwhile for our committee to visit sometime. I formally propose that here today.

It was said at the beginning that this technology can be used in a whole range of spheres to help the Irish State. Could Dr. Dooly or Mr. Weir expand on that and suggest some ways in which this could be further developed?