More students opt for construction-related courses New data indicates rising confidence levels among students about the prospect of careers in areas related to the construction industry and in law. News • 09 Mar 15
More students opt for construction-related courses New data indicates rising confidence levels among students about the prospect of careers in areas related to the construction industry and in law. News • 09 Mar 15
Students urged to study foreign languages Minister for European Affairs Dara Murphy has encouraged Leaving Cert students to give serious consideration to studying foreign languages at Third Level. News • 01 Feb 15
Students urged to study foreign languages Minister for European Affairs Dara Murphy has encouraged Leaving Cert students to give serious consideration to studying foreign languages at Third Level. News • 01 Feb 15
Second round of CAO offers out today More than 3,000 third level applicants will receive good news this morning as the CAO makes its second round of offers for college places. News • 28 Aug 14
Second round of CAO offers out today More than 3,000 third level applicants will receive good news this morning as the CAO makes its second round of offers for college places. News • 28 Aug 14
Second round CAO offers available Second round CAO offers are now available online at CAO.ie. News • 29 Aug 13
Second round CAO offers available Second round CAO offers are now available online at CAO.ie. News • 29 Aug 13
Deadline for acceptance of first round CAO offers The deadline for acceptance of first round third-level course offers from the Central Applications Office passed at 5.15pm this afternoon. News • 26 Aug 13
Deadline for acceptance of first round CAO offers The deadline for acceptance of first round third-level course offers from the Central Applications Office passed at 5.15pm this afternoon. News • 26 Aug 13
Staff cutbacks blamed for exam paper errors Staff cutbacks at the State Examinations Commission played a significant role in the unusually high number of errors in this year's Leaving and Junior Certificate examination papers, according to a report published today. News • 19 Aug 13
Staff cutbacks blamed for exam paper errors Staff cutbacks at the State Examinations Commission played a significant role in the unusually high number of errors in this year's Leaving and Junior Certificate examination papers, according to a report published today. News • 19 Aug 13
Drop in number of applicants for teaching courses Figures published by the CAO show a significant reduction in the number of students choosing to become teachers. News • 09 Mar 13
Drop in number of applicants for teaching courses Figures published by the CAO show a significant reduction in the number of students choosing to become teachers. News • 09 Mar 13
Trinity College to trial new admissions system The Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Trinity College Dublin, Dr Patrick Geoghegan, has described the CAO points system as "one of the least fair methods" to determine admissions to third level courses. News • 14 Jan 13
Trinity College to trial new admissions system The Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Trinity College Dublin, Dr Patrick Geoghegan, has described the CAO points system as "one of the least fair methods" to determine admissions to third level courses. News • 14 Jan 13
College applicants receive second round offers CAO second-round offers, which were published today, see 1,185 college applicants, who missed out on round one, offered a third-level place. News • 30 Aug 12
College applicants receive second round offers CAO second-round offers, which were published today, see 1,185 college applicants, who missed out on round one, offered a third-level place. News • 30 Aug 12
Points rise for many third-level courses The points required for entry to many third-level courses have risen significantly following the introduction of bonus points for Higher Level Leaving Certificate Maths. News • 20 Aug 12
Points rise for many third-level courses The points required for entry to many third-level courses have risen significantly following the introduction of bonus points for Higher Level Leaving Certificate Maths. News • 20 Aug 12
Students urged not to despair if CAO disappoints The Teachers Union of Ireland has urged Leaving Certificate students not to despair if they are unhappy with the offer they receive from Central Applications Office tomorrow. News • 20 Aug 12
Students urged not to despair if CAO disappoints The Teachers Union of Ireland has urged Leaving Certificate students not to despair if they are unhappy with the offer they receive from Central Applications Office tomorrow. News • 20 Aug 12
Universities criticised over reform proposal delay Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has strongly criticised university leaders for failing to come up with reforms aimed at easing pressure on students applying for third-level places. News • 13 Jun 12
Universities criticised over reform proposal delay Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has strongly criticised university leaders for failing to come up with reforms aimed at easing pressure on students applying for third-level places. News • 13 Jun 12
