Creating our Future, a national conversation on research in Ireland - SFI's Ciara Cotter & Ali Boyle

In the autumn of 2021, the people of Ireland were invited to consider how research can contribute to the creation of a better future for themselves and their communities. As an all of Government endeavour, the aim was to create an opportunity for the people of Ireland to have their say and contribute to the future direction of Irish research and innovation.

Over 18,000 submissions were received, analysed and synthesised into 16 thematic areas. The response demonstrated that the people of Ireland want their voice to be heard and that they have confidence in the promise and potential of research to transform lives and create sustainable societies. Science Foundation Ireland was tasked with operationalising this initiative on behalf of the Government of Ireland.