Emergency & Security

Buildings Issues and Faults

  • Contact Helpdesk extension 01 700 5142
  • Out of Hours contact extension 01 700 8990

Callers will be given a list of options when they place a call to these numbers - this helps us direct your query to the relevant department and/or staff member. 

Security Issues

  • In emergency call 01 700 5999
  • Control Centre call 01 700 8990

Callers will be given a list of options when they place a call to these numbers - this helps us direct your query to the relevant department and/or staff member. 

Security Services

Security offers the following services across all campuses:

  • A key for a room
  • Swipe Card Access to a building
  • Post Room
  • Lost & Found service
  • Additional Security for an event

Security on Glasnevin Campus

Security on the DCU Glasnevin Campus is in operation 24/7, 365 days a year.

Glasnevin Campus is a relatively safe campus but, as in all urban areas, students are advised not to walk along after dark and take all normal precautions towards ensuring their own personal safety. 

The University has its own security service which aims to provide a safe and comfortable environment for staff and students at all times, and has an extensive CCTV network 

The Glasnevin Campus Control Centre is located in the Multi-Storey Car Park at the entrance opposite the DCU Main Reception. This is accessed via the Collins Avenue entrance. 

You can contact the control centre on 01 700 8990

Security on St Patrick’s Campus

Security on the St Patrick’s Campus is in operation 24/7, 365 days a year

The St Patrick's Campus Control Centre is located in the Gate Lodge at the main vehicular entrance at Drumcondra Road

A pedestrian gate is operational at the main vehicular entrance and in the interests of the safety and security of all students, campus access maybe restricted within certain hours.  Details of campus access will be posted on campus notice boards as appropriate. 

You can contact the control centre on 01 700 5999

Security on All Hallows Campus 

Security on the All Hallows Campus is in operation 24/7, 365 days a year. The control centre is located on the ground floor of Purcell House. 

You can contact the control centre on 01 700 5999