Mr. Colm Kelly:

The TUI takes the position that it is time to look at the CAO system itself, with a view to establishing whether the current points system is fit for purpose given that it has not been properly analysed in the past 23 years. The CAO has made some efforts in the past few years to accommodate further education and training and apprenticeships. However, it has been very light touch and very surface level in that the CAO website simply carried what was effectively a link back to the central application process for apprenticeships and further education. In terms of Ireland, all we can do is look at the CAO system. To make it more accessible, both for students in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, it would be important to review how further education and training is placed within the CAO system.