The Department is set to receive an extra €150m on an annual basis.
An increase in funding for the Department of Higher Education is being welcomed by TUS Athlone after the announcement of Budget 2025 today.
Minister Patrick O'Donovan's department is set to get an extra €150m on an annual basis going forward, while the National Training Fund is set to provide extra support for universities.
TUS Athlone President Vincent Cunnane says he's cautiously welcoming today's announcement, in lieu of specific details about where the funding will go.
He says there's a lot of work to do:
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