Further and Higher Education
Dail Éireann — 2023-02-14
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Catherine Connolly (IND), Galway West

I appreciate that. I agree that it is a very positive news story. This college is something many people have campaigned for. It was a gaping gap in Galway in terms of further education. There was an emphasis on the technological university and the university, but this side was completely neglected, despite the fantastic work. I refer to the waste of money on rented buildings, not to mention the effect on morale of being spread all over the city. This is a great news story for Galway. What is the update on the preliminary business case since the previous question I asked about the matter? I will follow up on progress at all times. Has the preliminary business case begun yet? More importantly, when is the completion date? Could the Minister provide clarification? Exactly a year ago today, on St. Valentine's Day, the announcement was made about the €430 million for the various adult education projects. Could the Minister clarify what money has been allocated for Galway?

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Sitting date: 2023-02-14