Ireland releases €1.5bn to future-proof higher education

Ireland is unlocking €1.5 billion from its National Training Fund to fuel higher education from 2025 to 2030. The funding will target apprenticeships, skills development, and research, aiming to equip the workforce with future-ready capabilities. With the Fund’s surplus hitting €1.8bn last year, decision makers are prioritising long-term economic resilience through talent investment. For education leaders, this signals strong government backing for innovation, skills pipelines, and sector growth over the next five years.

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