Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

I recently asked the Tánaiste a question about the discover science and engineering programme, for which funding has been halved from €5.25 million in 2008 to €2.68 million this year. In her reply, she recognised that the programme provides very good value for money and plays an important role in encouraging young people to study science and technology. Given its importance for future economic development, why has funding for the programme been cut?

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