The Irish Government is expected to approve more than €50m for several North-South projects, including a major investment in Derry’s Magee campus to expand cross-border education.
As part of the Shared Island initiative, €45m will be allocated to build a new teaching and student services building.
The building is part of Ulster University’s plan to increase student numbers in Derry to more than 6,500.
It will underpin teaching and research between Ulster University and Atlantic Technological University Donegal, which has campuses in Letterkenny and Killybegs, and promote cross-border education in the region.
There is also funding for other projects including a new respite and therapeutic centre in Mayo for children diagnosed with cancer and their families from across the island of Ireland.
Two new all-island bioeconomy demonstrator facilities for the agriculture and marine sectors are set to receive funds.
It is understood that finance to complete the tender process for the Narrow Water Bridge project this year will also be approved.
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