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Objects of Agency
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8. The Agency shall have regard to the following objects in performing its functions:
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(a) to promote the attainment and maintenance of excellence in the standard and quality of research and innovation undertaken;
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(b) to support the undertaking of research and innovation in all fields of activity and disciplines by researchers with different levels of knowledge, experience and specialist skills in such fields or disciplines;
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(c) to promote and support the contribution made by research and innovation to economic, social, cultural and environmental development and sustainability in the State;
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(d) to strengthen the engagement of the research and innovation system with—
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(i) the Government, Ministers of the Government and bodies (whether statutory or otherwise) which are funded wholly or partly by public moneys, and
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(ii) enterprise, non-governmental organisations, cultural institutions and society generally;
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(e) to promote and develop the reputation of the State internationally as a location that is favourable for undertaking research and innovation;
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(f) to advance the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion with regard to opportunities to undertake research and innovation and in the undertaking of that research and innovation.
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