Points Race Far From Over

Michael Kelly, chairperson of the Higher Education Authority, wrote recently in the Irish Times saying that HEA projections indicate that the "points race" is far from over (see story here). "Last year, almost 40,000 students accepted places through the Central Applications Office system. That is 5,000 more than 10 years ago. Second, given our growing population (seen most vividly at primary and secondary levels), the HEA expects that Leaving Certificate numbers will start to grow again within the next decade". This comes in addition to a renewed emphasis on life-long learning.