Inflation as recently as last year was as high as 7%.
There may be a possible loophole in the Department of Education's move to address grade inflation.
The class of 2025 will still see their grades artificially inflated - but only by 5.5% on average, according to a new brief to the Minister for Education, Helen McEntee.
It means the lower rate of inflation may benefit those who chose to defer their college place in 2024.
Grade inflation as recently as last year was as high as 7% - which could put some students at a disadvantage for college places.
Dr Terry Twomey is the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Registrar at TUS - he says there needs to be oversight on this:
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