Minister Mitchell O'Connor says the merge will be beneficial for students.
The Minister of State for Higher Education believes the link between Athlone IT and Limerick IT will increase foreign direct investment into the Midlands.
Mary Mitchell O'Connor says the government is committed to developing a Technology University which will become a research hub for the region.
It follows the announcement of a €90 million national fund being allocated under the TU Network over the next three years to create a new phase for third level education in Ireland.
Minister Mitchell O'Connor says the merge will be beneficial for students:
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