Couldn't agree more!
This is a very worthwhile project, but underfunded mainly due to insufficient marketing (too much science, not enough selling - sound familiar?)
Make no mistake, this is not merely another "insert GFP in E. coli" kit. He's actually doing some hard science to create a new platform for DIYbio synthetic biology, that will *not* rely on antibiotic resistance, and will be completely open source.
Or just get a kit for the fun of it, and make E. coli glow ;-)
Support your local (or not-so-local, in this case) young independent scientist! Cathal Garvey has been an essential member of the international DIYbio community. Don't make someone with his talents have to accept a crappy programming job just to put bread on the table for his family!