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12 Dec 2025

Over €2 million in funding announced for Louth/Meath ETB

The funding will support maintenance, safety upgrades and equipment modernisation

Over €2 million in funding announced for Louth/Meath ETB

The funding also includes support through the Green Devolved Capital Grant, helping Louth & Meath ETB and other boards meet the Government’s 2030 energy efficiency and decarbonisation targets.

Reporter:

Jason Newman

12 Dec 2025 9:59 AM

Deputy Erin McGreehan, Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, has welcomed confirmation of €2.03m in funding for Louth and Meath Education and Training Board, announced this morning by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD.
The funding will support works, including maintenance, health and safety upgrades, accessibility improvements, ICT and equipment modernisation, as well as energy efficiency measures and specialist equipment to upskill staff in key sectors such as construction, biopharmaceuticals, and MedTech.
Deputy McGreehan said: "Louth and Meath ETB plays a vital role in education in our county. This funding of over €2 million will allow the ETB to carry out important upgrades, improve access and safety, and invest in specialist equipment to support the skills our local economy needs. It ensures that learners, staff, and communities will continue to be empowered now and into the future."
The funding also includes support through the Green Devolved Capital Grant, helping Louth & Meath ETB and other boards meet the Government’s 2030 energy efficiency and decarbonisation targets. Initiatives include advanced electricity, gas, and water metering across FET buildings, underpinning long-term sustainability and helping reduce energy-related emissions.
The funding is provided under Project Ireland 2040 and will be distributed to ETBs through SOLAS, ensuring resources are targeted where they are most needed to improve infrastructure, learning environments, and skills training.
Deputy McGreehan concluded: "I would like to sincerely thank my colleague Minister Lawless for his work on this initiative. Louth & Meath ETB provides excellent learning opportunities for everyone, and I am delighted to see this funding allocated to them."

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