Minister Canney welcomes €10.5m investment for ATU under new national higher education fund
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the confirmation of €10.5 million for Atlantic Technological University (ATU) under the new €65.8m Technological Enhancement Fund, approved by Government and announced today.
Minister Canney, a former lecturer at GMIT, now ATU, said the allocation represents a major investment in the university and in higher education across the West and North-West:
“This €10.5m investment is a significant vote of confidence in ATU. It will strengthen digital systems, improve student supports, enhance research capacity and ensure the university is ready for the new opportunities and challenges presented by AI and emerging technologies. I know how important sustained investment is for staff, students and the development of our region. ATU is central to driving skills, research and economic growth across Galway, Mayo and the wider West.”
The Technological Enhancement Fund is managed by the Higher Education Authority and will support projects beginning in January 2026. Projects will run over a 36-month period to 31 December 2028.
Funding will advance digital transformation, cybersecurity, academic integrity, sustainability initiatives, student progression, staff development and stronger industry engagement across ATU’s campuses.
ATU has received the largest allocation of any institution under the Fund.