Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025
159. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 36 of 22 May 2025, for an update on the development of a new campus for further education and training in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37605/25]
View answerThe Galway and Roscommon ETB's (GRETB) proposal for a new FET College in Galway city has been successful in moving forward to the next stage of development - the Pre-tender, Project Design, Planning and Procurement Strategy stage. This is following the evaluation process which was undertaken in April 2025.
GRETB’s proposal involves providing a state of the art, purpose-built college building, which will increase GRETB’s capacity in the city and its environs and enable a wider integration of FET services. This college will become the beacon for FET programmes and services in Galway, providing high-quality facilities for learners and staff.
SOLAS continue to engage with GRETB regarding the project scope and associated schedules of accommodation. Initial work has also begun on the development of standardised tender documents.
