Up to 10,000 third level students are to get financial support to buy laptops, tablets and other tools for online learning, following a decision by the Cabinet last night.
Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris secured agreement for a €160 million funding package to help meet the additional costs to the third level sector associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
With many students preparing a return in September, Minister Harris will set out plans for the safe operation of campuses including funding to cover the costs incurred by third level institutions for health protection measures.
But college life is unlikely to be the same for some time to come, with an increase in modules or courses being taught online.