Government Science Advisor announcement welcomed by RIA

The Royal Irish Academy welcomes today’s announcement by the Government to approve the appointment of a Government Science Advisor and establish a National Science Advice Forum.

Responding to the announcement, Dr Mary Canning, President, Royal Irish Academy said

'the new structure offers an exciting opportunity to embed and connect the knowledge and know-how of Ireland’s higher education sector with that of the public policy sector to tackle the big challenges facing Ireland.

A sustainable and thriving future society and economy requires the collaboration and know-how of the arts, humanities, social sciences and sciences and today’s announcement recognises and responds to this imperative.'

The Royal Irish Academy supports the participation of Irish experts in the science advisory projects of the International Science Council, European Academies Science Advisory Council, and the European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism. Irish experts have made significant contributions to international science advice on a range of topics including climate action to protect health, protecting pollinators, and countering fake news.