Munster Technological University receives over 3.2 million euros in capital funding

Munster Technological University has been allocated over 3.2 million euros in capital funding, Radio Kerry reported. The grant is part of a national devolved capital scheme total of more than 40 million euros distributed across 19 higher education institutions in Ireland. [1]

The scheme supports capital projects at the university, including minor building works, energy efficiency measures, and the purchase and renewal of equipment. More than 18,000 students attend the university across its campuses located in Kerry and Cork. Local politicians, including Children's Minister and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley, Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill, and Fine Gael Senator Mike Kennelly, welcomed the funding. [1]

The announcement follows previous government investments in the region. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Norma Foley announced funding in late October for a new disability service hub in Tralee as part of a 9.5 million euro national package, expanding day service capacity for the community project Inspired. [2]

Additionally, six youth organisations across County Kerry received a combined total of nearly 57,000 euros in capital funding in October to support equipment purchases and facility upgrades, as FTMQ News reported earlier. [3]