Arts at Maynooth most popular CAO choice as demand for transport and agriculture soars

The CAO received 78,025 applications by the February 1 deadline, a rise of 13 on 2022. Picture: RollingNews.ie

The CAO data released today shows roughly the same number of students applying as last year, with a total of 78,025 applications received by the February 1 deadline — a rise of 13 applicants on 2022.

There are some noteworthy changes however. The number of mature students applying for courses is down by 10.4%. Significantly more students, 9,913 applicants, are seeking to be considered for the Disability Access Route to Education (Dare) — a rise of 1,200 on last year.