ALMOST €6million in funding has been announced for third-level institutions in Limerick as part of an overall nationwide package supporting universities, technological institutes, and colleges.
Limerick was awarded €5,983,821 under the Devolved Capital Grants, announced by Higher Education Minister James Lawless.
The funding comprises just over €3m for Technological University of the Shannon, €2.2m for University of Limerick, and almost €700,500 for Mary Immaculate College.
The Devolved Capital Grant is a financial grant that can be used to support a number of works to higher education institutions such as small-scale building works, health and safety works, energy efficiency, access upgrades, refurbishment and equipment purchases or renewal including ICT.
- External Walls: Up to €8,000 Grant
- Attic: Up to €1,500 Grant
- Cavity Walls: Up to €1,700 Grant
- Internal Dry Lining: Up to €4,500 Grant
This announcement for Limerick comes from an overall package of over €41million for 19 higher institutions around the country including 12 universities, two institutes of technology, and five smaller colleges.
Fianna Fáil TD Willie O’Dea says that this investment will “drive and deliver more sustainable campuses” and “will ensure our campuses are upheld to the highest possible standards”.
“This funding will not only help drive and deliver a more sustainable campus into the future but will ensure the campus will be upheld to the highest possible standards. I am delighted that the three Limerick third level institutions can now move forward and future proof their campuses with this funding, providing them with any essential upgrades they need.”
Deputy O’Dea added that Ireland has a “serious pipeline of talented students” who “deserve the same and even better opportunities and resources as they go through our education system”.