Points have dropped for more than half of all third level courses – but are up for some sectors.
ItÂ’s after the first major change to the Leaving Cert points system in 25 years, which was designed to take the heat out of the points race.
Educationalists say itÂ’s early days, but the move appears to be working.
Juliette Gash reports;

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