IT Sligo takes step towards Technological University status Reporter: '); The Minister for State at the Department of Health Frank Feighan has welcomed the announcement that IT Sligo along with GMIT and LKIT have today (Friday) submitted their long-awaited joint application for Technological University status. Minister Feighan said “This really is exciting news for the future of Education in the Region, for the staff and students of IT Sligo and for Co. Sligo. “From speaking to the Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris last night, I am aware that his Department has been expecting this application and upon receipt of a formal application letter, he will appoint an international expert panel to examine the case for the proposed University, before it is considered by the Higher Education Authority and then decided upon by the Minister early next year.