Sir, – Further to Joe McGovern’s letter (June 20th), Dublin City University has had a long-standing relationship with All Hallows College. Since 2008, All Hallows has been a “linked college” of DCU and the university has accredited the college’s degree programmes and provided access to supports such as library and IT services. All Hallows is, however, an independent institution and DCU has no legal, governance or management function with respect to the college. We were very saddened to learn of the recent decision to wind down the college.
Arising from our long-term collegial relationship, we share the college’s concern about the welfare and education of the existing cohort of students. With that in mind, DCU and All Hallows College have established a formal process whereby academic matters relating to the proposed closure of the college will be explored and solutions sought where possible. DCU will seek to support All Hallows College in its endeavours to assist its students at this difficult time. – Yours, etc,
Dr DECLAN RAFTERY,
Chief Operations Office,
Dublin City University,
Glasnevin, Dublin 9.