Featured


Courses

SETU Waterford offers a broad range of academic programmes from levels 6 to 10 on the national framework of qualifications across Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science and Computing.

Courses Landing page

Study at SETU Waterford

Discover the routes into studying at SETU Waterford for school leavers, adult learners, further education students, graduates and people who have already started studies elsewhere as well as options for those interested in online courses.

Study at SETU Waterford landing Page

Students

Discover the routes into studying at SETU Waterford for school leavers, adult learners, further education students, graduates and people who have already started studies elsewhere as well as options for those interested in online courses.

Students Landing Page

Schools

SETU Waterford offers a broad range of academic programmes from levels 6 to 10 on the national framework of qualifications across Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science and Computing.

Schools Landing Page

International

The Office for International Relations co-ordinates the admission, administration and support for international students throughout the course of their studies at SETU Waterford.

International Landing Page

Research

SETU Waterfordis recognised as the leading research performer in the institute of technology sector with research activities that are internationally benchmarked, strategic, and economically relevant. Find out about the amazing multi disciplinary research under way

Research Landing Page

About

Discover the routes into studying at SETU Waterford for school leavers, adult learners, further education students, graduates and people who have already started studies elsewhere as well as options for those interested in online courses.

About Landing Page

News

Uncover the research discoveries, student and staff achievements, human stories, community spirit, global links and external engagement news at SETU Waterford

News Landing Page

Events

From virtual events to conferences, talks, public lectures and happenings in on-campus venues SETU Waterford is a hub of activity. Stay up to date with our calendar of upcoming events.

Events Landing Page
arrow-down

Q. How do I submit an FOI request?

A.  An FOI request must:

be in writing (either by letter or in the case of personal requests, e-mail)
state that the information is being requested under the FOI Act
be addressed to the Freedom of Information Officer, WIT

Forms: Request forms are available from the office or printable forms can be downloaded here.

Information: If you require assistance or guidance in writing a request you can contact:

FOI & Data Protection Office
 

Q. What information is available?

A.  Any official information or personal information held by public bodies can be sought under the Act.

Q. Can anyone get access to my personal records?

A.  No, you are the only person who can access your personal records.

Q. Can anyone ask for reasons for acts taken by WIT?

A.  A person who is affected by an act of SETU Waterford and has a material interest in a matter affected by the act may request reasons for that act. This is a different type of request than the regular request for records. It is a Section 10 request.

An FOI request must be in writing.  It can be by letter or in the case of personal requests, e-mail.

According to Section 12(1), a request should:

  • State that you seek this information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014.

  • Contain sufficient particulars in relation to the information concerned to enable the record to be identified. Please ensure to detail your particulars (i.e. Name, Address, Contact Details (e.g. telephone number and/or e-mail address)) as this information is required for subsequent correspondence that will follow. 

  • Specify the manner or form in which you wish to gain access (the different forms of access are outlined in Section 17 of the Act).

Assistance to Persons with a Disability

The FOI Officer is available to provide assistance to persons with a disability to exercise their rights under the FOI Act 2014 (e.g. accepting or a request from requesters who are unavailable to read, print and/or write due to their disability, enabling requester to inspect or have records explain to him or her).