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ATU will receive six million euro in funding (credits: ATU Mayo website)
Higher Education in Mayo is set to receive a funding boost.
The Atlantic Technological University will be allocated over six million euro in grants for research equipment and infrastructure upgrades.
The funding was announced by Fine Gael Minister Patrick O’Donovan under the Higher Education Research Equipment Grant and under the Devolved Capital Grant.
Minister of State and upcoming general election candidate for Mayo, Alan Dillon TD called the funding ‘a major boost for Mayo’.
He explained how the funding will ‘allow for the purchase of world-leading research equipment to serve the research and development needs of Irish industry’.
“A total of €6,216,607 will also allow for small-scale building works to improve energy efficiency and decarbonisation, to carry out health and safety works, access upgrades, and other refurbishments and upgrades.
“With €80 million being allocated to college campuses across the country, this is a significant investment in the third level sector in Ireland,” added Minister Dillon.
He went on to comment: “Higher Education Institutes are not immune from the challenges of meeting climate targets, and this grant will support them to make the necessary energy and decarbonisation upgrades.
“Research plays such an important role in the Irish economy, and it is crucial that we continue to be innovative in the space. ATU carry out vital research activities and this funding will support them to build upon their achievements in the space to date by ensuring access to world-class equipment for students and staff.”
The Fine Gael election candidate highlighted the ‘value and emphasis’ placed on research and innovation by multi-nationals and ‘our own indigenous small and medium-sized enterprises.
“ATU continues to be an important hub of Ireland’s research drive and will help attract investment and jobs into Mayo for many years to come.
“ATU is an important pillar of the community in Mayo. I look forward to seeing the fruits of these grants and to continuing to work closely with them,” Minister Dillon concluded.
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