Research and Development
An official questions-paper heading. 42 questions (3 oral, 39 written), first 2025-02-05, latest 2026-07-14.
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| Month | Questions |
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| Feb 2025 | 1 |
| Mar 2025 | 3 |
| Apr 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | 7 |
Addressed to
| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Further and Higher Education | 34 |
| Health | 5 |
| Climate | 1 |
| Enterprise | 1 |
| Environment | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-16 | Research and Development |
| 2025-05-22 | Research and Development |
The questions
Jennifer Whitmore
written
2026-07-14 · to Health
779. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the amount of State funding that has been allocated to research on adenomyosis in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53000/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
written
2026-07-14 · to Health
780. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has commissioned or funded any research into the prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of adenomyosis in Ireland; if she will provide details of any such research; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53001/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
written
2026-07-14 · to Further and Higher Education
937. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures taken to boost Ireland's research capacity since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53485/26]
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-07-01 · to Further and Higher Education
335. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which the 2026 to 2030 Research Ireland strategy will ensure that curiosity driven research continues to receive appropriate support alongside commercially focused and industry led research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50057/26]
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-07-01 · to Further and Higher Education
336. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether the proposed changes to the administration of Research Ireland’s PhD scholarship and post-doctoral fellowship programmes remain under review; the assessment made of their potential impact on researchers and higher education institutions; and if he will make a statement on the ma…
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-07-01 · to Further and Higher Education
337. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken to ensure that researchers in the arts, humanities and social sciences continue to have equitable access to research Ireland funding under its 2026 to 2030 strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50059/26]
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-07-01 · to Further and Higher Education
338. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement that took place with researchers, higher education institutions and representative bodies during the development of research Ireland’s 2026 to 2030 strategy; whether further consultation is planned in light of concerns raised by members of the research community; and if h…
Liam Quaide
written
2026-06-17 · to Health
207. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the timeline for applications for 2027 PhD studentships and postdoctoral fellowships, including the opening date and what the expected application timeline will be; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46107/26]
Liam Quaide
written
2026-06-17 · to Health
208. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health to provide details on her Department's plans for the Applied Partnership Awards-Women's Health in 2027; whether it will run again next year to allow researchers to plan ahead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46108/26]
John Connolly
written
2026-06-11 · to Further and Higher Education
370. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the Government’s position on introducing a statutory secondary publication right for publicly funded research outputs (details supplied); if he has considered the draft legislation proposed under the National Open Research Forum (NORF) SCOIR project; if he will provide a timeline for any…
William Aird
written
2026-05-13 · to Further and Higher Education
272. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans his Department has to strengthen Ireland's research and innovation capacity in response to increasing international competition for research investment and talent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35624/26]
Eoin Hayes
written
2026-05-06 · to Climate
96. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the funding that has been allocated to research and development in tidal energy under his Departments' remit over the past five years. [33308/26]
Ciarán Ahern
written
2026-04-29 · to Further and Higher Education
306. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of centres of excellence in the development of low-carbon technologies in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31442/26]
Malcolm Byrne
written
2026-03-18 · to Further and Higher Education
2280. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline the extent of further and higher education and research links between Ireland and India; how those links can be further enhanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20808/26]
Aindrias Moynihan
written
2026-01-29 · to Further and Higher Education
115. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the support made available to an institute (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6963/26]
Aindrias Moynihan
written
2026-01-29 · to Further and Higher Education
167. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his Departments supports for Cork as a research and innovation hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6964/26]
William Aird
written
2026-01-27 · to Further and Higher Education
1170. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the commitments his Department will give to increasing investment in research, supporting early-career researchers, and ensuring Ireland remains competitive in EU and global innovation programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6246/26]
Jen Cummins
written
2026-01-20 · to Further and Higher Education
1074. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how transparency, international competitiveness and peer review excellence will be ensured across disciplines in Taighde Éireann and be monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3719/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí
written
2025-12-11 · to Further and Higher Education
222. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the investment that will be delivered under the INSPIRE Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67785/25]
Paul Lawless
written
2025-12-11 · to Further and Higher Education
223. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which the €750 million INSPIRE programme for research infrastructure will be distributed across universities; and if additional measures will be introduced to expand postgraduate scholarship opportunities under the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, given…
Naoise Ó Muirí
written
2025-12-11 · to Further and Higher Education
225. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress his Department is making in supporting research that assists in meeting climate goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67786/25]
James O'Connor
written
2025-12-11 · to Further and Higher Education
230. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline Ireland's progress in international research collaboration during 2025, including developments on CERN and the EU Quantum Pact. [67776/25]
Barry Heneghan
written
2025-12-11 · to Further and Higher Education
256. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which her Department is strengthening the commercialisation of publicly funded research to ensure more innovations and jobs are retained in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67807/25]
Willie O'Dea
written
2025-12-02 · to Further and Higher Education
720. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the establishment of Research Ireland and its role in strengthening Ireland’s research and innovation ecosystem, including new programmes such as the Research Talent Call and New Frontiers Research Programme. [67814/25]
Malcolm Byrne
written
2025-11-13 · to Further and Higher Education
512. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on plans to attract a greater number of top international researchers and academics to Ireland. [62615/25]
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