I propose to take Questions Nos. 1272, 1294 and 1295 together.
In light of high number of CAO applications this year, and the pressures faced by the Leaving Certificate students of 2021, my officials have been working with the HEA and the higher education institutions to identify where there is scope for additional places to be provided for the 2021/2022 academic year. However there are real, material limits on the number of places in courses such as dentistry due to the practical nature of such courses and the specialized equipment involved.
The exact number of places in individual courses is a matter for the higher education institutions in line with their autonomy, and my Department does not hold this information.