169. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding allocated to the sports science, health and recreation building at the Technological University of Dublin, Tallaght; the status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46892/19]

I can confirm to the Deputy that co-funding of €7.7m has been approved in principle by my Department for allocation to the new Sports Science, Health and Recreation building at the TU Dublin Tallaght campus.

The balance of funding for the project is being provided from TU Dublin’s own resources.

Planning permission for the building has been granted and the main project is currently at procurement stage.