Kilkenny and Carlow ETB receives funding of over €400,000

Kilkenny & Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) is to receive funding of up to €435,000, Fine Gael TD, John Paul Phelan has confirmed.

The funding was announced by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins TD.

“This funding for Kilkenny & Carlow Education and Training Board is part of €8 million funding in further education capital grants for the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs). 

“This devolved capital grant will give ETBs the discretion to make decisions around small-scale Further Education and Training investment priorities at a local level.

“The funding for Carlow and Kilkenny can be used for small scale works including necessary infrastructure and improvement works, and for the purchase of equipment,” Deputy Phelan revealed.

Funding is provided under Project 2040 and forms part of the ongoing investment in the further education and training (FET) sector.

Using this grant, ETBs will be able to carry out work such as upgrades to computer labs and science labs, replacement of apprenticeship equipment, roof works and planned improvement works of FET buildings.  

Making the announcement, Minister Harris said: “I am delighted to announce the continuation of this vital funding stream to the ETBs. Crucially, the fund is at the discretion of the ETB meaning it can address its priorities at a local level for delivery. The funding will be distributed through SOLAS.”