€8m funding in further education capital grants for the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs), including Cavan Monaghan ETB has been announced.
Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris highlighted how the grant will give the Boards discretion to make decisions around small-scale FET investment priorities at a local level.
ETBs will also be able to carry out works such as upgrades to computer labs and science labs; replacement of apprenticeship equipment; roof works; and planned improvement works of FET buildings. Minister Heather Humphreys said the funding was an essential part of the overall funding framework to support ETBs in the delivery of FET.
She added that it will be distributed through SOLAS. "The devolved capital grant allows ETBs to address a range of small-scale capital needs across their FET estates, including minor works and procurement of equipment. This funding is an essential part of the overall funding framework to support ETBs in the delivery of FET.
"Crucially, the fund is at the discretion of the ETB meaning it can address its priorities at a local level for delivery. The funding will be distributed through SOLAS," the Minister said.
