Institute included in building programme

A new campus for Cavan Institute is to be included in the “Major Projects Fund” within the Department of Higher Education.

Local Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth says she has received confirmation from the Department that the major building project is to be included, bringing it a step closer to fruition.

“I have been advised that this project will be funded under a new phase of capital investment called the ‘FET College of the Future of Major Projects Fund’ which currently has €20 million available but will increase to €100 million by 2025.”

The former Dún Uí Neill army barracks on the Dublin road has been earmarked for the new campus, with plans with the Department for the last decade.