Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We cannot aspire to being a global leader in technology while halving the level of funding per student. I hope the Taoiseach agrees. He got a ride in Elon Musk's car to the summit and I am sure he heard him say that for technology companies, there must be engineers. Does the Taoiseach agree with Mr. Musk that for Ireland to continue to build its reputation in this area, we must have engineers and graduates of science, technology, engineering and mathematics? Does he agree that these graduates must be among the best in the world? Does he agree, therefore, that it is essential for us to stop the continued cuts in funding for third level institutions? Will he reverse the latest €25 million cut in the budget?

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