John Connolly (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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393. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the application of the GRETB to develop a new campus for further education and training in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26511/25]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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I have just announced that Galway and Roscommon ETBs (GRETB) proposal for a new FET College in Galway City has been successful in moving forward to the next stage of development - the Pre-tender, Project Design, Planning and Procurement Strategy stage. This is following an evaluation process which was undertaken in April of this year.

GRETBs proposal involves providing a state of the art, purpose-built college building, which will increase GRETBs capacity in the city and its environs and enable a wider integration of FET services. This college will become the beacon for FET programmes and services in Galway, providing high-quality facilities for learners and staff.

The intention is to use this new infrastructure to develop skills in crucial sectors such as the Creative Arts, MedTech, Engineering, Culinary & Hospitality, and to meet the emerging skills demands in the region.

SOLAS and officials from my department will continue to support GRETB through the next stage of the development of its proposal. My department and I remain committed to ensuring there is appropriate infrastructure in place to meet the needs of FET learners and teaching staff in the Galway Roscommon area and broader region.

Albert Dolan (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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394. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the development of the further education and training college for Galway city; the current status of the project; the expected timeline for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26538/25]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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Reply not received from Department.