Simon Harris: New research and innovation strategy can shape Ireland's future

Under Impact 2030, we will progress critical strategic reforms so that the Irish research and innovation system is best placed to make the maximum impact possible on the climate action agenda, and on the many other issues our country faces

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris: 'As the Covid-crisis so clearly demonstrated, research and innovation can and is playing a central role in people’s lives.' Picture: Nick Bradshaw

This week marks the opening of a pivotal new chapter in the strategic development of Ireland’s national research and innovation system.

My department — the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science — today published Impact 2030: Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy to 2030.