Over €2.6 million has been allocated to the Munster Technological University for capital works.
The funding will go toward health and safety works, equipment upgrades and measures to support a safe campus reopening. The funding forms part of ongoing investment in the higher education sector under Project Ireland 2040.
The funding of €2.6 million will help MTU address a number of capital investment priorities including minor works to support safe campus reopening, decarbonisation-related upgrades, and general ICT upgrades. It will also be invested in the procurement of additional ICT devices – such as laptops - to support disadvantaged students who have difficulty in accessing a device for their studies.
Minister for Education and Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley is welcoming the announcement, saying it’s a timely investment in the MTU as staff and students prepare for the new semester.
Fine Gael TD and Deputy Government Chief Whip Brendan Griffin is also welcoming the funding; he says it’ll help provide state of the art facilities and equipment for students.
