Industrialist donates €5m to scientific research

INDUSTRIALIST Dr Martin Naughton has given a €5 million bequest to support nanoscience research in Trinity College saying business people should put their money where their mouths area and support research.

The Glen Dimplex Group chairman contribution will fund a flagship nanoscience research at the college.

“This is not only a flagship project for Trinity but one for Ireland as well and one that I am unhesitatingly enthusiastic about. There is no doubt that nanotechnology will make a great impact on our lives, and if we grasp this opportunity, we can establish Ireland as a world leader in one of the most important fields of innovation. Rarely does a university get a chance like this and I’m delighted to be able to help.”