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Two years ago Nature's Spotlight on Ireland was entitled 'A National Commitment to Biotechnology'. This commitment has been reflected by the progress made in Ireland's biotechnology sector during that time and also in the level of funding, activity and interest in the sector. The following is an overview of how the environment is being created to grow the biotech sector in Ireland.

The Irish Government has allocated €2.5 billion (US$2.3b) for Research, Technology and Innovation activities in the National Development Plan 2000-2006. Biotechnology is a priority for this investment.

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