Third Level Education

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Ceisteanna (439)

Matt Shanahan

Ceist:

439. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a new borrowing framework for the Technological University for the South East Ireland will allow and include borrowing to support capital developments in both teaching buildings and systems and student accommodation units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55916/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

My Department is currently seeking to progress a sector wide borrowing framework for TUs in line with the recommendations of the 2019 TURN report. Although at a relatively preliminary stage, it is anticipated that in the first instance any borrowing framework would prioritise the provision of purpose built student accommodation in line with commitments in the Government's Housing for All plan.