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ATU welcomes €4.05 million capital funding allocation as part of €40 million national higher education investment
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has been allocated €4,051,511 under the Higher Education Devolved Capital Grant programme, announced today by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD. The funding forms part of a nationwide investment package of more than €40 million for higher education institutions.
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has today announced the allocation of over €40 million in devolved capital funding to higher education institutions.
The allocation forms part of the Government’s continued investment in higher education under Budget 2027, ensuring institutions across the country have the facilities, equipment and capacity required to meet growing student and research needs.
This funding will be provided to 19 higher education institutions including seven Universities, five Technological Universities, two Institutes of Technology and five other small colleges.
The Devolved Capital Grant supports a range of essential capital projects, including small-scale building works, energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures, health and safety improvements, accessibility enhancements, refurbishment projects, and the purchase or renewal of equipment, including ICT.
“I am pleased to announce an allocation of more than €40 million through the Devolved Capital Grant programme to support higher education institutions nationwide.
This investment reflects the Government’s sustained commitment to strengthening and future-proofing Ireland’s higher education sector. It forms part of the wider package of investment measures for higher education announced under Budget 2027, demonstrating the Government’s determination to ensure our institutions have the capacity, infrastructure and resources required to meet current and future demands.
By continuing to invest in campuses, facilities and equipment, we are ensuring that our institutions can deliver excellence in teaching, learning and research, while responding to the needs of a growing and evolving student population.
Investing in higher education infrastructure is an investment in Ireland’s future. It supports students, staff and researchers across the country, enhances the quality of the learning environment, and helps ensure that our institutions remain innovative, competitive and equipped to seize the opportunities and meet the challenges of the years ahead.”
Welcoming the Minister’s announcement, Dr Orla Flynn, President, Atlantic Technological University said,
We welcome this investment of over €4 million in ATU’s campuses and infrastructure. This funding will support a range of important projects across our university, helping us to maintain and enhance facilities for students, staff and researchers while also advancing our commitments to sustainability. Continued capital investment is essential to ensure that ATU can meet the needs of our growing university community and support high-quality teaching, learning, research and innovation across our region.
Henry McGarvey, Chief Operations Officer, Atlantic Technological University added,
“The Devolved Capital Grant provides ATU with the flexibility to address priority infrastructure requirements across our campuses. The allocation will support essential upgrades, refurbishment works, energy efficiency and sustainability measures and the renewal of faculty equipment and ICT infrastructure. These investments help ensure that our campuses remain modern, safe and fit for purpose, while supporting the delivery of an excellent student and staff experience.”
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