“The Irish Government’s Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation, mainly comprising university insiders, recipients of public funding and a State agency head, has unsurprisingly endorsed the Government’s ‘smart economy’ strategy despite the evidence of failure …” (more)
[Finfacts Ireland, 17 January]
“I confess it is very tempting to feel less than enthusiastic when yet another group is established to chart a strategic direction relevant to Irish higher education. We still don’t really know what (if anything) is happening with the Colin Hunt review, which is supposed to set out a roadmap for higher education …” (more)
[Ferdinand von Prondzynski, University Blog, 2 October]
“Another day, another committee. Forfas has established a high-level group to identify research priorities for Ireland. The group’s composition suggests that its recommendations will be demand-driven. Research is no good, however, unless it is top class. Ireland should research those things at which it can beat the world – and import all other knowledge …” (more)
[Richard Tol, Irish Economy, 30 September]
“Minister for Enterprise Batt O’Keeffe has appointed a taskforce to identify priority areas for research and ‘smart’ economy Government investment over the next five years …” (more)
[Marie O’Halloran, Irish Times, 27 September]
Ninth Level Ireland 