Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The question for the Leader relates to the debate earlier today with the Commissioner. She referred to Horizon 2020. I raised the issue of medical research. Will the Leader arrange a debate with the Minister present on the Horizon 2020 programme and how we, as a country, can get the maximum benefit from the research funding available under that programme? Following the comments of the Commissioner it would be useful to have a debate about the need for more joined-up thinking and co-ordination between all the people involved in this research area and on connecting the business community as well.