NBST research and development commitment
Brennan sought assurance against a wider rundown in NBST research and development; the Chair ruled it outside the question, and the Taoiseach invited a separate question.
In view of the importance to industry of a continued programme of research and development I take it the Taoiseach is happy to assure the House that there will be no run-down of the NBST and no overall lack of commitment to such a programme? There were disturbing stories recently about a weakening in this area.
Comment on this
If the Deputy puts down a question about the NBST I will be happy to answer it. This question deals with the shellfish laboratory.