Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 November 2021
138. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the level of direct Exchequer funding being provided to deliver the new building to expand Dublin City University capacity in key STEM areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57778/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraDCU’s new ‘Future-Tech’ building will provide a new state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) facility.
Responding to the significant demographic pressures in DCU’s hinterland, the 10,000m² facility located at the main entrance of DCU Glasnevin Campus on Collins Ave will accommodate 3,000 additional STEM students, and house DCU’s entire School of Health & Human Performance.
Funding of the project includes an allocation of €24 million from my Department towards the overall project cost. The project in question is currently at tender stage.
