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Maynooth University Among Beneficiaries Of €5 Million Mental Health Support Funding For Students

Maynooth University will receive €281,478 as part of the 2023 allocation.

Minister Simon Harris TD has announced €5 million in mental health support for third-level students.

The funding allows universities, including Maynooth, to enhance mental health services, recruiting essential staff like clinical case managers and mental health nurses.

Maynooth University will receive €281,478 as part of the 2023 allocation.

The allocation breakdown includes funds for national projects, a 24/7 peer service, a national office for Psychological Counsellors, and a research network focused on suicide and self-harm.

View the full allocation below:

Maynooth University €281,478 

Atlantic Technological University €431,667 

Dublin City University €306,853 

Dundalk Institute of Technology €134,309 

Institute of Art Design and Technology €90,115 

Mary Immaculate College €124,888

Munster Technological University €287,427 

National College of Art and Design €78,562 

South East Technological University €413,932 

St Angela's College €82,659 

Technological University Dublin €510,496 

Technological University of the Shannon €292,561 

Trinity College Dublin €279,279 

University College Cork €349,298 

University College Dublin €382,412 

University of Galway €316,438 

University of Limerick €289,626 

National Projects €310,000 

Governance / Oversight €38,000 

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