Safeguarding Adults Designated Officer Training
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Aim/Context |
This programme will support key staff to respond to safeguarding concerns in line with HSE Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse Policy and Procedures (2014). |
Learning Outcomes |
Upon completing this programme you will have:
- Explored in detail the safeguarding co-ordinating role (incorporating the role of the designated officer/service manager/safeguarding co-ordinator/manager) as outlined in the HSE National Policy and Procedures – Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse
- Considered relevant legislation and related policies to support effective safeguarding practice Explored practice approaches with a specific focus on undertaking preliminary screenings and producing safeguarding plans
- Considered effective practice approaches in the assessment and management of safeguarding concerns recognising the importance of risk consideration.
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Core Content |
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse HSE National Policy and Procedures – 2014
- Role of the Designated Officer and Service Manager as outlined in the HSE Policy
- preliminary screening and safeguarding planning
- person centred safeguarding responses
- Role of HSE Safeguarding and Protection Teams
- Consideration of related legislation and key related policies
- Consent and capacity considerations
- Responding to peer to peer safeguarding concerns
- Liaison with and notification to An Garda Siocháná
- Linkages with Trust in Care policy
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Duration |
6.5 hours |
Delivery Method |
The programme is delivered in a blended format comprising of a number of stages:
- Prerequisite - Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse eLearning programme on HSELanD.
- Stage 1 Safeguarding Designated Officer webinar and course reading (practice exploration of policy, safeguarding roles, related legislation and key related policies)
- Complete assigned case scenario work to consist of preliminary screening and safeguarding plan.
- Attend and participate in live interactive workshop (prelim screening and safeguarding planning, risk management, peer to peer safeguarding concerns). This workshop may be hosted online or in a classroom.
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CPD Eligibility |
Awarded 7 CEUs by NMBI CORU applicants can apply for credits through the CPD process. |
Who should apply? |
Staff who have a key role in coordinating responses to safeguarding concerns within services, such as undertaking safeguarding assessments and developing safeguarding plans such as:
- Adult Safeguarding Designated Officers
- Service Managers
- Safeguarding Coordinator/Managers
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How to enrol |
Register on HSeLanD and search the Course Catalogue for Adult Safeguarding Designated Officer programme
Please see 2024 dates below and find our FAQ here
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2024 Designated Officer Training Dates
Stage 3 Workshop Date
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Venue Details
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Platform or Venue
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Date open for registration on HSeLanD
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Closing Date for registration on HSeLanD
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09 January 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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15/11/2023
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CLOSED
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11 January 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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16/11/2023
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CLOSED
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17 January 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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22/11/2023
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CLOSED
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22 January 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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27/11/2023
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CLOSED
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30 January 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Galway City
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29/11/2023
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CLOSED
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08 February 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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13/12/2023
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CLOSED
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12 February 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Ballinteer
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20/12/2023
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CLOSED
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21 February 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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20/12/2023
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CLOSED
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28 February 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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02/01/2024
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CLOSED
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05 March 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Limerick
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10/01/2024
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CLOSED
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14 March 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Galway City
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11/01/2024
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CLOSED
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20 March 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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17/01/2024
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CLOSED
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26 March 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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24/01/2024
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CLOSED
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11 April 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Tullamore
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30/01/2024
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CLOSED
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17 April 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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14/02/2024
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CLOSED
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23 April 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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22/02/2024
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CLOSED
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30 April 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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29/02/2024
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CLOSED
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08 May 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Kilkenny
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05/03/2024
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CLOSED
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14 May 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Galway City
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05/03/2024
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CLOSED
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15 May 2024
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CLASSROOM with ISL Interpreter
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Dublin City
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13/03/2024
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CLOSED
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21 May 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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19/03/2024
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CLOSED
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23 May 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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26/03/2024
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CLOSED
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05 June 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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09/04/2024
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CLOSED
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10 June 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Limerick
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15/04/2024
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CLOSED
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18 June 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Galway City
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23/04/2024
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CLOSED
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25 June 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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30/04/2024
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CLOSED
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02 July 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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07/05/2024
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CLOSED
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09 July 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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14/05/2024
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CLOSED
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15 July 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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20/05/2024
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CLOSED
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25 July 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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30/05/2024
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27/06/2024
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31 July 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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05/06/2024
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03/07/2024
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14 August 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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19/06/2024
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17/07/2024
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20 August 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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25/06/2024
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23/07/2024
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28 August 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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03/07/2024
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31/07/2024
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04 September 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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10/07/2024
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07/08/2024
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12 September 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Cork City
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18/07/2024
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15/08/2024
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18 September 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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24/07/2024
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21/08/2024
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25 September 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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31/07/2024
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28/08/2024
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03 October 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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08/08/2024
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05/09/2024
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10 October 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Ballinteer
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15/08/2024
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12/09/2024
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15 October 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Galway City
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20/08/2024
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17/09/2024
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22 October 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Castleblaney, Co Monaghan
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27/08/2024
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24/09/2024
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29 October 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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03/09/2024
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01/10/2024
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07 November 2024
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CLASSROOM
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Galway City
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12/09/2024
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10/10/2024
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13 November 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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18/09/2024
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16/10/2024
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20 November 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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25/09/2024
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23/10/2024
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28 November 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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03/10/2024
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31/10/2024
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05 December 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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10/10/2024
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07/11/2024
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10 December 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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15/10/2024
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12/11/2024
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17 December 2024
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ONLINE
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MS Teams
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17/10/2024
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17/11/2024
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