Trinity denies favouritism

Niall Murray, Education Correspondent

Because of a disproportionately high number of such students getting places on some high demand degrees, the university has decided to set a limit on places available to them. It will allow the same percentage of A-level students applying for places access to courses such as English, Law, Medicine and Dentistry.

Institute of Guidance Counsellors president Brian Mooney said the setting aside of certain numbers of places is a concern.