The Irish Universities Association (IUA), in partnership with DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) participating higher education institutions, practitioners and national stakeholders, is currently undertaking a national review of DARE.
This review is examining how DARE is working today, the experiences of applicants and stakeholders, and how the scheme can support equitable access to higher education into the future.
The review is evidence-led and informed by:
- Research and literature review
- National admissions data analysis
- Stakeholder engagement and public consultation
- Student, parent, practitioner and sector feedback
The review will make recommendations for the future development of DARE from 2028 onwards.
The experiences of students, families, schools, disability organisations and higher education staff are central to this review.
They want to hear:
- What is working well within DARE
- What barriers still exist for students
- How the application process and supports can be improved
- What the future of disability access to higher education should look like
A short online survey is open to everyone who would like to share their views as part of the DARE Review. The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete and responses are anonymous.
The survey will remain open until 4:00 PM on Friday 10 July 2026.
For further information on this review, please see – https://accesscollege.ie/dare/2026/05/25/the-dare-review/.
