Abstract
University-based scientists began to display an unprecedented militancy during 1993. The newly formed Irish Research Scientists Association (IRSA) complained of cutbacks In the already low level of state funding for basic research projects. IRSA members highlighted the inadequate grants for postgraduate students and the need for more money to equip their laboratories. They argued that the erosion of scientific research was inhibiting the long-term vitality of Irish industry and lobbied government ministers for a change of policy. By early 1994 the IRSA campaign had achieved results. In particular, when Minister of State Seamus Brennan' established a new advisory body - the Science, Technology and Innovation Council - he acknowledged the persuasiveness of the lobbyists.
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Recommended Citation
Sterne, John and Trench, Brian
(1994)
"Science and Technology: the Media's Blind Spot,"
Irish Communication Review:
Vol. 4:
Iss.
1, Article 3.
doi:10.21427/D71431
Available at:
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/icr/vol4/iss1/3
DOI
10.21427/D71431