Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for facilitating us. I must point out that we were elsewhere on the premises dealing with other business.

Horizon 2020 is hugely important for this country. The Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock, has indicated that a potential gain of €1.1 billion over the next ten years has been identified. How is it intended to pursue this funding and, in particular, how will SMEs - as opposed to third level institutions - be able to access it?

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