Third Level Education
Seanad Éireann — 2025-04-09
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Cathal Byrne (FG), Cultural and Educational Panel

I thank the Minister of State for confirming that specific funding has been set aside within the Department's budget towards the cost of the site. I recently met Professor Veronica Campbell, the president of the SETU, along with my colleague, Councillor Robbie Staples. I commend the great work taking place on the current Wexford campus of SETU at St. Peter's College and the work being done to put the word out that there are courses available there. This is about securing a purpose-built, designated, state-of-the-art facility for the SETU in Wexford.
Regarding the business case and the current evaluation of it by the HEA, when is it likely that we will have an update?

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Sitting date: 2025-04-09