“Education sources” told the
Irish Times that this figure has since climbed by several thousand since the deadline for late applications passed on May 1st.
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Increased demand for college places this year and the pressure on particular courses was shown in a breakdown of CAO applications by the regular February 1st deadline.
Trinity courses saw a 38 per cent increase in first-preference applications through the CAO, with 10,253 applicants listing it as their first preference.
This year’s leaving certificate students have the option of receiving accredited grades from their teachers, or sit the exam as normal, or a combination of the two. If students avail of both, they will be awarded the higher mark of the two. The vast majority have chosen to do both, with 81 per cent of students intending to sit the English exam.
Minister rules out student loan scheme for higher education
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The minister has previously indicated that he does not favour loans, but today he was very clear that they will not be part of the solution to the funding issue in higher education. Harris confirmed to a Seanad committee that “student loans won’t be a direction we will be going in”.
The government is awaiting an economic analysis of the funding options for higher education from a European Commission expert body before deciding the next step in putting the sector on a sustainable financial footing. The outcome of the EU review is expected by June.
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Hairdressers and inter-county travel due to reopen on 10 May, while beer gardens and outdoor dining set for 7 June
Government will give a detailed roadmap today after a full Cabinet meeting. By Christina Finn Thursday 29 Apr 2021, 8:25 AM Apr 28th 2021, 7:02 PM 246,378 Views 190 Comments
It is understood some consideration will be given to reopening outdoor dining at the end of May.
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It is understood some consideration will be given to reopening outdoor dining at the end of May.
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Updated Apr 29th 2021, 8:25 AM
THE INTER-COUNTY TRAVEL ban is to be lifted on 10 May under plans agreed by the Cabinet Committee on Covid-19 last night.
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We should be a ‘less puritanical’ and a little more relaxed about those enjoying themselves outdoors, says Varadkar
Speaking this afternoon at Dublin Castle he said that socialising outdoors is “much, much safer” than indoors. By Christina Finn Tuesday 27 Apr 2021, 6:26 PM 2 hours ago 20,169 Views 23 Comments
Cabinet will meet again on Thursday.
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PEOPLE SHOULD BE “a little less puritanical” when it comes to criticising those that are enjoying themselves outdoors, according to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.
Speaking this afternoon at Dublin Castle he said that socialising outdoors is “much, much safer” than indoors.
“In relation to people meeting outdoors and gathering outdoors, I think we are going to have to be a little less puritanical about that,” he said