Violent clashes between rival gangs led to armed Gardai being deployed to police Rathkeale in Co. Limerick overnight.

Nationally 23.47 million euro in funding was divided amongst five Technological Universities.

The additional payment was announced in the Budget.

It comes following controversy this week on the religious governance of the hospital and the ownership of the land.

Today's ceremony brings three former institutes of technology together

The plan is set to cost 9 million euro.

The Minister says this will benefit colleges across the country.

Many students are concerned they will not be able to attend college in the new academic year due to the uncertainty over the granting of the support.