Organisation: Commission on the Points System

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University places could be decided by lottery

STUDENTS could be selected for college by lottery instead of having to compete just on the basis of their Leaving Certificate results, according to one proposal for reform of third-level entry.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2011

Any change is better than pressure-cooker points race

ANY changes to reduce the pressures on students to perform well in the Leaving Certificate can only be welcomed.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2011

Minority of students gain ‘Irish’ bonus CAO points

FEWER than half of students who sit Leaving Certificate exams through Irish get extra points for college entry, according to academic researchers.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2011

Leading educator Prof Hyland to be honoured

A LEADER in the development of education in Ireland is to be honoured by civic leaders in Cork this evening.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2007