Aisling Dolan (Fine Gael)
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The measure of success will have to be how many spin-outs we get. How long does it take to get contracts done in universities? Are there supports within research offices? I have worked in the research office in the University of Galway and I know about capacity within universities. How are we going to ensure that this Department and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment will work together to ensure we are getting success around innovation? There are areas on which we can focus.

I apologise. I do not want to cut into our guests' time. I will allow one minute to each speaker. I thank our guests and the committee members for their time. I will start with Professor Nolan and allow our guests to highlight anything they wish. It would be lovely to have a vision of what would be success for this research and innovation Ireland agency in four years' time.