Minister Foley Welcomes New Stem/Agri-Tech Building for IT Tralee.

Minister for Education, Norma Foley, TD has welcomed the new 9,000 square metre building to accommodate the STEM School at IT Tralee.

Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley has welcomed the announcement from the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to construct a new 9,000 square metre building to accommodate the STEM School of IT Tralee.

Part of a Wider Announcement

The new building will include Agri-Tech facilities as part of a wider announcement involving extensions for 11 educational institutions nationally to create space for 8,000 additional students.

The project, which will immediately go to tender, is being delivered under Project Ireland 2040.

Investment in Education

“This project recognises that investment in education is central to achieving a strong, future-proofed economy, balanced across the regions.

“It also creates a just society in which all citizens are enabled to fulfill their potential,” said Minister Foley in welcoming the news.