Senator Seán Kyne has welcomed funding from Minister Simon Harris for ATU and University of Galway of over €6.5 million to be administered by the Higher Education Authority.
The funding can be used for energy efficiency and decarbonisation upgrades, investment to support universal access, general ICT and equipment upgrades, health and safety works, and minor works and equipment.
Fine Gael senator Seán Kyne said that this investment is much needed assistance to ATU and University of Galway and other universities.
He said that it will allow them to improve conditions for existing students and to cope with increased demand and modernisation of University campus.
The total funding to Galway Universities is in excess of €6.5 million from a total allocation of €40 million.
ATU will receive over €4 million, while University of Galway will get almost €2.5 million.
| Institution | €40m Devolved Grant 2023/2024 |
| ATU | 4,043,043 |
| NUI Galway | 2,489,624 |
