It seems clear by now that the supposed ‘advocate(s)’ for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences on the Board of Research Ireland actually hate the Arts Humanities and Social Sciences …
Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh
Research Ireland's statement in response to the open letter from the Irish research community. One sentence strikes me immediately: "AHSS research can be a distinctive national strength for Ireland".
In fact, it's more proper to say *is* already - not *can*.
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