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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Carna (Galway) Shellfish Research Laboratory.

NBST research and development commitment

Summary

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.

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Independent

That does not arise on this question.

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If the Deputy puts down a question about the NBST I will be happy to answer it. This question deals with the shellfish laboratory.

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I take it the Taoiseach can reassure the House on this matter.

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I should be happy to answer a question about that which would enable me to state the position more fully than I can on this one.

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