Michael Ahern (Cork East, Fianna Fail)

The institutes, laboratories, etc. financed by the SFI are normally attached to universities or institutes, but if that is not feasible or practicable it can seek permission from the Government to set up a greenfield site.

Amendment agreed to.

Government amendment No. 17:

In page 18, subsection (3), to delete line 11 and substitute "consult with the Government in respect of the opinion of the Foundation".