Minister seeks to attract the 'best and brightest' US researchers frozen out by Trump

'Investment in innovation and cultivation of the best minds is a key economic strategy,' said minister for further and higher education, research, innovation and science, James Lawless. Picture: Naoise Culhane

Plans are being drafted for Ireland to host the “best and brightest” of US researchers as US universities come under threat and face funding shutdowns by the Trump administration.

Further and higher education minister James Lawless is to bring proposals to Cabinet on Tuesday aimed at attracting US scientists wishing to relocate.