UCC Expansion To Create Up To 500 Construction Jobs
Over 500 jobs are expected to be created as University College Cork unveils a €350 million invesment plan.
The plans which were unveiled this morning include major capital projects such as the construction of improved facilities for the Dental School, Medical School, Business School, School of Law and the UCC library.
€64 million will go towards the construction of student accommodation and a world class outdoor sports facility.
Speaking to RedFM News UCC President Professor Patrick O'Shea says plans are also afoot to grow UCC staff numbers:
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