Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is a system used in many universities and something we should consider and encourage in universities in this country. Irish graduates are doing well, regardless of what part of the world they are in. It is a question of giving back and helping our institutions, especially in the area of research and development. With money coming into third level institutions, research and development is a very important part of job creation. It is one area on which we should work and in which we should make a significant effort.

I thank the Minister for the work he has done in this area. We have much work to do and much catching up to do. We all have a part to play in this regard.