âThe new Trinity East campus will be a highly efficient investment in the social and economic future of our country,â he said. âIt will increase the prestige of our education and science sector internationally, will deliver research outputs in areas critical for future of our planet and will enable Trinity to expand its student body, giving new opportunities to young people throughout Ireland. We are confident this project will benefit generations for decades to come.â Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris said the Kinsellaâs philanthropic donation to Trinity College was âan act of patriotismâ for which he thanked them on behalf of the nation.