Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I cannot confirm that about Professor Hyland but I will revert to the committee on that. The whole area of STEM is hugely important. The Department does have a digital strategy. It is funded to €200 million up to 2027. There was significant funding for the whole technology area right throughout Covid. There is huge engagement in my Department around supports and resources but also promoting programmes such as the BT young scientist, SciFest, iWish and all these different initiatives. We have seen significant achievements by students in the world of science, including compared to students across the world. I would be happy to look at the proposal mentioned and we will get back on it.