Further and Higher Education

Thursday, 24 June 2021

Questions (356)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Question:

356. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total allocated capital investment in higher education since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34029/21]

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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

With regard to building, equipment and ICT investment, the total capital investment in the higher education sector since 2016 has been €244m. This refers to funding provided by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science since its establishment in 2020 and, prior to that, by the Department of Education and Skills.

For clarity, the above does not include Public Private Partnership (PPP) payments or funding for research grants or programmes, some of which would also have supported research infrastructure.