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Why are so few Northern Irish students going to university in the Republic?

Moncrieff Highlights

May 13, 202600:08:02Society & Culture

Last year, just 213 students from Northern Ireland started university in the Republic, yet thousands went to college in England, Scotland and Wales. Why is there such a discrepancy and should more be done to create more...

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Why are so few Northern Irish students going to university in the Republic? is an episode from Moncrieff Highlights. Last year, just 213 students from Northern Ireland started university in the Republic, yet thousands went to college in Eng...

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Last year, just 213 students from Northern Ireland started university in the Republic, yet thousands went to college in England, Scotland and Wales. Why is there such a discrepancy and should more be done to create more equity between the Leaving Cert and A-Level systems? Joining Seán to discuss is Michael Cairns, the former Head of Comms at the Northern Ireland Assembly and parent who has been writing about this in the Belfast Telegraph…

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