Students attending large-scale lectures on their return to college next month will have to wear face masks. However, under guidelines adopted by the colleges, those returning to campus will be required to wear face masks in indoor on-site settings in accordance with prevailing public health regulations and guidance. Despite the loosening of restrictions, due to be announced on Tuesday, mask wearing will remain a must in larger lectures. In such settings, only students wearing a mask will be allowed to attend. Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Mr Harris said that when it comes to lectures, it is up to each institution to apply the appropriate public health measures to their setting.

Source: Irish Examiner August 29, 2021 19:30 UTC