Louth TD welcomes over €1.3m investment for Dundalk Institute
Louth TD and Chairperson of the Higher Education Committee, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed €1,343,466 in capital funding for Dundalk Institute of Technology as part of a nationwide investment of more than €40 million in higher education infrastructure.
Louth TD and Chairperson of the Higher Education Committee, Erin McGreehan has welcomed an investment of over €1.3m for Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT).
The €1,343,466 in capital funding for DKIT comes as part of a nationwide investment of more than €40 million in higher education infrastructure.
The funding has been allocated under the Higher Education Devolved Capital Grant Programme, which supports a range of essential projects including building upgrades, refurbishment work and the purchase or renewal of equipment and ICT infrastructure.
Deputy McGreehan said: "This investment will help ensure that students and staff have access to modern, high-quality facilities that support excellence in teaching, learning and research.
"Dundalk Institute of Technology plays a vital role in our region, contributing to education, innovation, skills development and economic growth.
“This investment will help ensure that it continues to thrive and deliver opportunities for current and future generations of students.
"I look forward to seeing the positive impact this investment will have for students, staff and the wider community."