DARE and HEAR Outcomes 2026
DARE and HEAR applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email from CAO on 23 June after 2pm.
Log in to your CAO account to view your outcome and any next steps.
Key Dates
23 June (after 2pm)
- • DARE and HEAR outcomes released
- • Review and Appeals Form opens
2 July (5pm)
- • Review and Appeals Form and supporting documents must be received by CAO
August
- • Review outcomes released
- • CAO offers issued
DARE
If you are not eligible for DARE
You will be informed of the reason why your application was not successful.
If you believe there has been an error, you can request an online review through the Review and Appeals Process.
https://accesscollege.ie/dare/review-appeals/
If you are eligible for DARE
You will compete for reduced points places when CAO offers are released in August.
HEAR
If you are not eligible for HEAR
You can request an online review through the Review and Appeals Process.
https://accesscollege.ie/hear/reviews-and-appeals/
Review Outcomes
Review outcomes will be released in August alongside CAO offers.
Need Help?
Every college participating in DARE and HEAR has a dedicated representative who can help you understand your outcome or guide you through the review process.
Find contact details below:
HEAR Reps: Participating Colleges – Access College
DARE Reps: Participating Colleges – Access College
We recommend contacting the colleges you have applied to directly for support.
