Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the up-to-date position and timelines for the construction of the new STEM building at Munster Technological University, Tralee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15787/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The STEM building at Munster Technological University, Tralee is one of six new facilities which together comprise the “Higher Education PPP Bundle 1” project. The contract was awarded in December 2022 and construction activities including site excavation works, preparing foundations and utility connections began in early January 2023. Construction works are currently proceeding to programme on all six sites.

In respect of the MTU Tralee facility, it is expected that construction shall conclude and the facility become operational in June 2025. I look forward to visiting Kerry shortly and turning the sod on this new project.