Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I know there is a process ongoing at the moment which cannot be made public but the point I want to highlight is the significance of these two centres to the region regarding the supply of PhD students who are necessary in terms of operation of these centres. The amount of investment these students are helping to generate through the talent and knowledge they are giving to industry in the region is the point that needs to be taken back. Hopefully, we will see funding for both Lero and SSPC.