Hibernia college is following all HSE guidance, and the College is operating as normally as possible, with staff working remotely.
We are monitoring the situation closely and we will continue to provide as much advice, care and support to you all.
Ongoing communication: As we are in an evolving situation, once we have additional information, updates will be communicated here, to your email and on your MyHelms Noticeboard.
Hibernia College is in close contact with all stakeholders as it develops ongoing contingency plans in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions. This includes consultation with the Teaching Council, the Department of Education and Skills (DES) and Quality and Qualifications Ireland. Detailed contingency plans have been approved by the College Academic Board, in consultation with students, faculty and administrative staff.
A summary of the current plan can be found below. Specific details of contingencies are dependent on the programme and cohort in question and will continue to be communicated to the relevant students.
Hibernia College continues to plan for school placement in line with current Teaching Council policy, mindful that the health and safety of all involved in school placement is the number one priority. Potential contingencies for the period Sept-Dec 2020 include:
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Please consult the links below for infection prevention and control guidance for COVID-19:
Please visit the HSE Coronavirus COVID-19 website. This is the primary guidance to the University and the public, and includes information on:
Please visit the Department of Education and Skills website All information and updates in relation to Covid-19 and schools can be found here. As this is an evolving situation the health advice is being updated on a daily basis as the Department of Education and Skills and Department of Health continue to work closely together on this issue.