Departmental Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2022

Thursday, 7 July 2022

Ceisteanna (79)

Brendan Smith

Ceist:

79. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the capital expenditure in 2021 for further education colleges; the level of capital funding provided for this sector in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36657/22]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The National Development Plan commits to a step up in investment in further education and training infrastructure.

Capital expenditure increased from €5.5m in 2018 to €20.8m in 2021. I can advise the Deputy that the overall 2022 further education capital allocation is €47.5m.