A new technological university has been announced for the north-west of the country.
The university will be the fourth of its kind in Ireland and follows an application from Galway-Mayo, Sligo and Letterkenny ITs.
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The Minister for Higher Education said the new technological university will increase access to college, lead to enhanced regional development and boost local opportunities.
Simon Harris also confirmed that a decision on a university for the south-east, bringing together Waterford and Carlow ITs, will be made in the coming days.
