PRTLI phase six timing
Deputy Lawless asked when the sixth phase of the PRTLI research programme would be announced and available to institutions. Deputy Bruton said it was being developed in the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and he would seek further information.
The programme for research in third level institutions, PRTLI, is a critical plank for funding in universities. The sixth phase of the programme is to be announced this year. It was due to be announced last year, but we are still awaiting clarification on that. At a time of such competition for talent in the country in the wake of international events, this is a critical part of our attraction. It seems to fall between two stools in the Departments of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, and Education and Skills. Clarity on when the sixth phase will be announced and available to research institutions would be very welcome.
Comment on this
That programme is developed under the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. I understand it is developing programmes. It will obviously be in the context of the capital review and the envelope of capital money available. I will seek to get the information for the Deputy.