Simon Harris: 1,000 extra college spots may be needed because of Leaving Cert grading error

At tonight's Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting, Higher Education Minister Simon Harris told his party that around 1,000 additional places could be needed to remedy the situation. Picture: Julian Behal Photography/PA Wire

Up to 1,000 additional college places may be required to fill demand caused by the Leaving Cert grading error.

Around 6,500 students are estimated to be impacted by the calculated grades error, with between 800 and 900 estimated to have missed out on a college place.