Arms trade ‘funding universities research’

IRISH universities are becoming increasingly involved in research sponsored by some of the world’s largest arms companies, a report to be published today reveals.

According to the report compiled by peace group Action from Ireland (AfrI) three of Ireland's leading third-level institutions have research links to BAE Systems, the world's largest arms manufacturer.

University College Cork, the University of Limerick and NUI Galway are all named as having extensive research interests which are either military related or are directly funded by arms companies.