The Estimate for the Tánaiste's Department in 2004 is €1.2 billion, which is an increase of 3% over last year. Overall spending on science and technology will increase by 36% over 2003 levels. The bulk of this will go to Science Foundation Ireland to fund its ambitious research programme. SFI was given a statutory title this year. Its job is to be the national foundation for excellence in scientific research, playing a key role in developing Ireland as a globally recognised centre of research excellence. Dr. William C. Harris, whom I mentioned earlier, has said that human brain power will become the driving force of the world economy and that developing, recruiting and retaining talented people will be a necessity if Ireland is to play a leadership role in the world economy.