The Irish government has announced a major expansion of third-level places in healthcare courses, with more than 1,100 additional college places to be made available nationwide.
The move is backed by a €28.5 million investment, aimed at strengthening Ireland’s future healthcare workforce.
The expansion will benefit students hoping to pursue degrees in:
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Medicine
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Dentistry
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Pharmacy
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Nursing and other allied health professions
The government says the additional places are designed to address growing demand for healthcare professionals, as Ireland faces rising population pressures and an ageing society.
Colleges across the country are expected to receive funding to expand capacity, including facilities, clinical training supports and teaching staff.
The announcement is being welcomed as a significant boost for students who previously faced intense competition for limited places in high-demand healthcare courses.
Further details on how the additional places will be distributed among institutions are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.