Martin to outline research driven economic outlook

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin will deliver today a vision of the country’s future economy driven by cutting-edge research jobs.

The senior government politician is expected to give an insight into the development of scientific excellence during an address at the National Forum on Europe.

He will be among speakers at the ’Research and the Knowledge Economy: The European Dimension’ conference at St Patrick’s Hall in Dublin Castle.

Professor Frank Gannon, Director General designate, Science Foundation Ireland, will also address the talks which will explore the measures needed to compete in a globalised economy.