The Cork campuses of the Munster Technological University have all been closed to staff and students due what has been described as a ‘significant IT breach and telephone outage’, it was announced on Tuesday morning.
Classes had been due to resume at the campuses in Bishopstown, the Crawford College of Art and Design, the Cork School of Music and the National Maritime College of Ireland following the bank holiday.
However the decision has been taken to close the campuses for Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7 and 8, to allow the MTU authorities to ‘fully assess the situation’ and to protect its systems.
"Staff and students are asked to monitor email and the MTU website for further information,” MTU Vice President Paul Gallagher said on Tuesday.