McSweeney move - Doctorate debacle will follow him

Enterprise Minister Micheál Martin’s announcement on behalf of the Government raises even more questions than it answers.

He stated that the chief science adviser Barry McSweeney is leaving his current position to take up a position as research coordinator within the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.

It was significant that nowhere in the announcement is Barry McSweeney given the title of doctor, which was used to announce his initial appointment.