As the Deputy will be aware the delivery of projects through Public Private Partnership (PPP) is just one of the methods of delivering capital infrastructure in the Technological Sector.
There are a number of ongoing (non PPP) higher education investment programmes with an approved allocation of just over €150m which support the Technological Sector including the:
- Apprenticeships Capital Programme
- Higher Education Upgrade and Refurbishment Fund,
- Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation Pathfinder Programme 2020 and 2021
- Higher Education Strategic Infrastructure Fund,
A Devolved Capital Grant allocation of €60m was also approved for the sector between 2018 and 2021. This funding gives institutions flexible capital funding to address a range of minor works and equipment upgrade needs.
In addition, I intend to shortly confirm a number of capital calls to the Higher Education Sector. There will be a focus on the Technological sector within the calls. All relevant details around the application process will be included as part of the programme which will issue to the sector.