Third Level Admissions Entry Requirements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2015

Tuesday, 14 July 2015

Questions (776)

Dara Calleary

Question:

776. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of a difficulty between the Institute of Technology in Dundalk in County Louth and the Central Applications Office, relating to the recognising of A levels from potential students in Northern Ireland; her views that this difficultly is restricting the capacity of the Institute in attracting students from the affected counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28570/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

I understand that the institutes of technology and the universities are looking at their entry criteria for students presenting with A-Levels into their institutions. I fully support the promotion of better cross border flows of students in this regard. However, the entry requirements for third level education courses are determined by individual higher education institutions. The Central Applications Office (CAO) administer the processing of applications on behalf of the higher education institutions and my Department does not have any role or function in relation to this.