The new University is being seen as a game-changer for education and further learning in the north west

It is hoped extra supports will help relieve some stresses.

Meanwhile the National Bus and Rail Union is calling for facemasks still to be made mandatory on public transport beyond February 28th.

The government had allowed students take part in a blended model for the last two years due to the pandemic.

The meeting between unions and the Minister for Education is due to get underway at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

The Longford design was chosen from hundreds of entries.

The plan is set to cost 9 million euro.