Ms Izzy Fitzpatrick:

It is not something we are aware of or have thought about. On the whole, apprenticeships and schemes other than the traditional routes are now becoming more frequently talked about. In my experience it has never been brought up or mentioned. An Cathaoirleach Gníomhach made a point on eligibility to various schemes. There is a higher education access route that is similar to the contextual offers available in the North. This scheme does not seem to be available to Northern Irish students who apply for the CAO if they are coming from disadvantaged backgrounds.