Access to Higher Education

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020

Thursday, 30 July 2020

Questions (700)

Gary Gannon

Question:

700. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of successful candidates with HEAR and DARE status from the Irish Universities Association, IUA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20527/20]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The HEAR and DARE schemes are operated by the Irish Universities Association (IUA) and regulated by the higher education institutions themselves. As such, my Department has no role in the application process.

Applications to the HEAR and DARE schemes are submitted to the Central Applications Office (CAO) who coordinate the scheme for participating institutions.  All enquiries should be directed to the CAO, www.cao.ie