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2030 Ireland: Powered by physics

Ireland must find new answers to strengthen and diversify our economy, give hope to younger generations and put us on the front foot in the global technological revolution.  

Irish election: Ask 1

Radically increase R&I investment...

to match the OECD average and boost economic growth, productivity and job creation across all of Ireland. 

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Irish election: Ask 2

Equip more people with the technical skills...

that a 21st century economy demands, unlocking social mobility and driving growth.  

Learn more about ask 2

Irish election: Ask 3

Tackle the barriers in the education system...

that prevent too many young people enjoying the opportunities that arise from pursuing physics.

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Physics can unleash Ireland’s potential 

Physics-based businesses drive 9% of our GDP  

Physics skills and knowledge power nearly 200,000 jobs 

Physics equips young people to understand and change their world 

1. R&I investment is not keeping pace with OECD countries and an even bigger gap with global frontrunners 

2. We face a major skills gap in physics-powered industries 

3. Our education system denies hundreds of thousands of children a future in physics 

To unleash Ireland’s potential we need to: 

1 Radically increase R&I investment...

to match the OECD average and boost economic growth, productivity and job creation across all of Ireland.

2 Equip more people with the technical skills...

that a 21st century economy demands, unlocking social mobility and driving growth.  

3 Tackle the barriers in the education system...

that prevent too many young people enjoying the opportunities that arise from pursuing physics .

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Physics can unleash Ireland’s potential

Physics-based businesses drive 9% of our GDP

Physics skills and knowledge power nearly 200,000 jobs

Physics equips young people to understand and change their world

But Ireland risks slipping further behind other countries if we don’t act now to secure the future of physics

1. R&I investment is not keeping pace with OECD countries and an even bigger gap with global frontrunners

2. We face a major skills gap in physics-powered industries

3. Our education system denies hundreds of thousands of children a future in physics

To unleash Ireland’s potential we need to:

1 Radically increase R&I investment...

2 Equip more people with the technical skills...

3 Tackle the barriers in the education system...

Any questions?

Physics can unleash Ireland’s potential 

Physics-based businesses drive 9% of our GDP  

Physics skills and knowledge power nearly 200,000 jobs 

Physics equips young people to understand and change their world 

But Ireland risks slipping further behind other countries if we don’t act now to secure the future of physics 

1. R&I investment is not keeping pace with OECD countries and an even bigger gap with global frontrunners 

2. We face a major skills gap in physics-powered industries 

3. Our education system denies hundreds of thousands of children a future in physics 

To unleash Ireland’s potential we need to: 