Rental scams: Warning for students ahead of new term College students are being warned about the prevalence of rental scams ahead of their return to campus next month. Ireland • 16 Aug
Additional 1,056 college places announced for September An additional 1,056 additional college places will be available in September, Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has said. Education • 28 Jun 22
Harris hoping to focus on reducing third-level fees The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has said he is committed to working to reduce third-level fees. Education • 31 Aug 20
Brexit could offer opportunities for Irish universities The EU Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport has told a seminar in Dublin that Brexit may present "a window of opportunity" for Irish … Education • 29 Jan 19
FF 'open' to looking at student loan system Fianna Fáil has said it is "open" to looking at a student loan system but would not support an increase in third-level fees. News • 12 Jul 16
Increase in numbers applying for college courses There has been a rise for the third year running in the number of student applicants for third-level education, new CAO data shows. News • 09 Mar 16
Labour Party open-minded on third level fees The Labour Party has said it will not rule anything in or out in relation to student fees and the future of third level funding. News • 16 Feb 16
40,000 take up first round CAO offers Almost 40,000 applicants have accepted a third-level place in this year's first round of CAO offers. News • 25 Aug 15
Irish universities lose ground in world ranking Irish universities have lost ground overall in the latest international university rankings. News • 16 Sep 14
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
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" … News • 14 Jan 13
Clare council's request 'reasonable' - Quinn Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said it is reasonable to ask those applying for additional taxpayers' money whether they were compliant with a legally-due … News • 18 Sep 12
Irish graduates offer better return on investment Public investment in third-level education in Ireland produces a return that is well above the OECD average. News • 11 Sep 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
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 … News • 13 Jun 12
HEA developing proposals for third-level funding The Higher Education Authority has warned that decisions will have to be made very soon regarding the future funding of third-level education in Ireland. News • 23 May 12
