Dublin targets science event

DUBLIN is bidding to host one of the world’s largest science events that would raise the country’s profile internationally.

The proposal has already gained the support of 18 eminent European and international Nobel Laureates and many scientists, business and public figures from 12 countries.

Drawn up by the who’s who of the Irish science and business community, it was personally delivered to the headquarters of Euroscience in Strasbourg yesterday by Science Minister Dr Jimmy Devins and Dublin’s Mayor Eibhlin Byrne.