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Find out how you can access college in Ireland through DARE
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Find out how you can access higher education in Ireland

Welcome to DARE, the Disability Access Route to Education!

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What is DARE?

The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a college admissions scheme for school leavers (under 23) whose disability has negatively impacted their learning and educational experience during secondary school. Eligible DARE applicants will compete for DARE reduced points places on college courses.

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Is DARE for me?

Please use of DARE-Checker tool to see if you should apply to the scheme.

Click here to access the DARE Checker tool.
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What evidence of my disability do I need to provide?

Find out what evidence and documentation you might need for each disability
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How do I apply?

Read these steps to help you make your DARE application

Resources

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Application Guides, Resources and Forms

Check out this page for printable resources to help support you with your DARE application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find the answers to questions we get asked about DARE applications.

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DARE Review Public Consultation – Have Your Say The DARE Review is now moving into its public engagement phase. We are inviting students, families, schools,

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DARE and HEAR Impact Report 2025

We are delighted to share the DARE and HEAR Impact Report 2025 which is now published. This report brings together key information on applications, eligibility,

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