Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 9 May 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion

Photo of Pádraig O'SullivanPádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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It is not really a contribution because I am aware we are limited for time and I want to allow time for the Cathaoirleach. I appreciate him letting me in. My first question is for Professor Donnelly. In his opening statement he made reference to the fact that Ireland's international profile needs to be raised from one of being a strong innovator to being an innovation leader in Europe by 2030. He also made comments on rapid technological change, the increased mobility of talent, upskilling and reskilling the workforce, changing business paradigms and processes, and a just green transition. Will Professor Donnelly elaborate on what he means by these references in his opening statement?