56. (1) Each of the conditions for designation prescribed under section 55 shall be regarded as a continuing condition that shall be complied with as respects a higher education provider subsequent to the making of a designation order in respect of it.

(2) A higher education provider in respect of which a designation order is in force shall, as soon as practicable, inform An tÚdarás of any material and significant change of circumstances that arises, or events that occur, which could reasonably affect the capacity of the designated institution of higher education concerned to comply, or to continue to comply, with the conditions for designation prescribed under section 55.