Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Human Resources Department, offices and meeting rooms.
- Main Reception link (new tab) - click here.
- Business School link (new tab) - click here.
- Parking - Glasnevin Campus link (new tab) - click here.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Car Park 1.
- The car park is located opposite the main reception and Business School.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the building.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Getting Here (Glasnevin Campus)
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By Road
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- From the M50 take the R108 Ballymun Road exit (Junction 4). At the junction take the R108 Ballymun Road south. Continue 2km to the Collins Avenue/Ballymun Road crossroads.
For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus main entrance and car parks 1 and 2, turn left on to Collins Avenue. Dublin City University is located 700m to the right after the third set of traffic lights on Collins Avenue.
For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus residences and car parks 3 and 4, continue straight ahead on Ballymun Road for 500m to the traffic lights. DCU is located to the left.
From City Centre: - Follow the airport road towards the M1. Continue until you reach the junction at Whitehall. At this crossroads, turn left onto Collins Avenue. Continue along Collins Avenue until you pass St. Aidan’s CBS on your left-hand side. DCU is located just after the school. - There are two car parks off Collins Avenue: Car Park 1 multi-storey for staff, students, visitors and guests; and Car Park 2 surface car park for staff and student permit holders.
There are two car parks off Ballymun Road: Car Parks 3 and 4 for staff and student permit holders.
- From the M50 take the R108 Ballymun Road exit (Junction 4). At the junction take the R108 Ballymun Road south. Continue 2km to the Collins Avenue/Ballymun Road crossroads.
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By Bus
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- Buses 16, 31d, 42d, 44, 70d, 104, 220 and 220A stop on campus by The Helix (Stop # 7571). Buses 109a and 126 stop on Collins Ave (Stop # 135021). Buses 4, 9, 11, 13 stop on Ballymun Road (Stop # 37/4680).
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By Train
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- The nearest station Drumcondra is 3.3km away. There is level access to the ticket office and lifts to both platforms.
The nearest Dart station is Killester, 5.4km away. There is level access to the ticket office and ramps to the platforms.
- The nearest station Drumcondra is 3.3km away. There is level access to the ticket office and lifts to both platforms.
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Useful Links
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- For details of car parking, permits and payment at Glasnevin Campus please click the link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For details of Dublin buses please click the link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For the Irish Rail website please click the link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information (Glasnevin Campus)
- To see more information on Disability and Learning Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 5925.
- Email: [email protected].
- Dublin City University offers a range of services and supports for all students with a disability, specific learning difficulty or long-term medical condition. This service is coordinated by the Disability and Learning Support Service.
- To see more information on Student Support and Development please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 7165.
- Email: [email protected].
- Student Support and Development provides many of the student support services at Dublin City University.
This includes the Access Service, Autism Friendly Service, Careers Service, Counselling and Personal Development Service, Disability and Learning Support Service, Inter Faith Centre, Health Service, INTRA (internships), Student Learning and the Student Advice Centre. - To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 5736.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Students' Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 5392.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Recruitment Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 8510 / 6846/ 8145/ 7183.
- Email: [email protected].
Getting Here (Glasnevin Campus)
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By Road
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- From the M50 take the R108 Ballymun Road exit (Junction 4). At the junction take the R108 Ballymun Road south. Continue 2km to the Collins Avenue/Ballymun Road crossroads.
For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus main entrance and car parks 1 and 2, turn left on to Collins Avenue. Dublin City University is located 700m to the right after the third set of traffic lights on Collins Avenue.
For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus residences and car parks 3 and 4, continue straight ahead on Ballymun Road for 500m to the traffic lights. DCU is located to the left.
From City Centre: - Follow the airport road towards the M1. Continue until you reach the junction at Whitehall. At this crossroads, turn left onto Collins Avenue. Continue along Collins Avenue until you pass St. Aidan’s CBS on your left-hand side. DCU is located just after the school. - There are two car parks off Collins Avenue: Car Park 1 multi-storey for staff, students, visitors and guests; and Car Park 2 surface car park for staff and student permit holders.
There are two car parks off Ballymun Road: Car Parks 3 and 4 for staff and student permit holders.
- From the M50 take the R108 Ballymun Road exit (Junction 4). At the junction take the R108 Ballymun Road south. Continue 2km to the Collins Avenue/Ballymun Road crossroads.
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By Bus
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- Buses 16, 31d, 42d, 44, 70d, 104, 220 and 220A stop on campus by The Helix (Stop # 7571). Buses 109a and 126 stop on Collins Ave (Stop # 135021). Buses 4, 9, 11, 13 stop on Ballymun Road (Stop # 37/4680).
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By Train
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- The nearest station Drumcondra is 3.3km away. There is level access to the ticket office and lifts to both platforms.
The nearest Dart station is Killester, 5.4km away. There is level access to the ticket office and ramps to the platforms.
- The nearest station Drumcondra is 3.3km away. There is level access to the ticket office and lifts to both platforms.
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Useful Links
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- For details of car parking, permits and payment at Glasnevin Campus please click the link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For details of Dublin buses please click the link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For the Irish Rail website please click the link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Car Park 1.
- The car park is located opposite the main reception and Business School.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the building.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located Main Entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The width of the ramp is 92cm (3ft).
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Comments
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- There is a separate revolving door also at this entrance.
Reception (Dublin College University Main Reception)
- Dublin College University main reception is located to the left as you enter.
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter via the DCU main reception.
- The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- Lift access is available to other floors via the Business School.
Entrance (HR Reception Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the main staircase.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is one set of manual, heavy, double doors between the main entrance and this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance at second floor level giving entrance to further offices and meeting rooms.
Outside Access (Link Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 117cm (3ft 10in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
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- The 1st set of doors are located opposite Car Park 1, and lead into a corridor linking the ground floor area of the Administration Building with the Business School. There is an identical entrance to this corridor opposite, leading from the main part of the Campus.
- The 2nd set of doors are to the right as you enter from the doors opposite the Car Park. These lead into the Business School.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the far side of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
- The lift is 54m (59yd) from Link entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 103cm (4ft 5in x 3ft 5in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Entrance (Business School Link Entrance - First Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor from the Business School.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance at second floor level giving entrance to further offices and meeting rooms.
Reception (Human Resources Reception)
- Human Resources Reception is located on the first floor.
- The desk is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Business School Link Entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Lift access to the first and second floors is via the Business School.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is on the ground floor of the Business School.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor and the second floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located opposite the HR reception.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 30m from the Business School Link.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are varied.