SETU Campus in Carlow receives funding for new Science and Health Building

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD has announced last week of new funding for the construction of five new buildings across multiple campuses, the construction cost of the five buildings is approximately €380 million.

One of the five buildings will be coming to SETU's campus in County Carlow.

The building will be a Science and Health Building.

With the Press Release by the Minister reading:

"A Science and Health Building is planned at SETU Carlow Campus which will consist of undergraduate and postgraduate science laboratories, general teaching space, learning resource space, administration space and ancillary space. In conjunction with decanted space elsewhere on campus, the new building will increase capacity of SETU at Carlow by c. 500 students."

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On the announcement of the funding the Minister also said that:

"This significant capital programme demonstrates both my own and the Government’s commitment to excellence across all our higher education institutions. It reflects our focus on achieving regional balance and delivering best-in-class facilities for the next generation of learners - and for the long-term economic impact that follows.

With construction now commencing on five new buildings across five campuses, this €380 million programme will significantly expand student capacity, modernise teaching spaces, and bring state-of-the-art labs, studios, and workshops to regions across the country. It is a vital investment in our economy, supporting scientific education in regional areas.

I’ve seen first-hand the transformative impact of buildings delivered under phase one of this PPP programme and the quality of what has been delivered. With today’s announcement, we are building on that success, delivering lasting educational infrastructure that will reinforce Ireland’s knowledge economy for years to come."