WIT governing body approves  technological university application

If IT Carlow decides to also go ahead with the formal application, it is expected to be submitted by Friday and lead to the merger of both colleges

Waterford Institute of Technology said in a statement that Tuesday's decision is 'an exciting step towards the delivery of the technological university'. File picture: Denis Scannell

The technological university of the south-east has moved a step closer after the governing body of Waterford Institute of Technology approved the application for TU designation.

Waterford IT confirmed the decision of the governing body in a statement on Tuesday afternoon, saying it now awaits the outcome of the IT Carlow governing body's decision later this week.