What criteria are used to select successful applicants?

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The setting must have a pre-school room and hold a contract to deliver the ECCE Programme. The nominated applicant must have the minimum qualifications to work in an Early Learning & Care Setting, in order to be eligible for a place on the programme.    For 2024/25, random selection of eligible applicants will apply.   Priority will be given to eligible applications according to the following criteria:  1. Settings that do not currently employ a LINC graduate.  2. Settings that already employ a LINC graduate and have over 22 ECCE-aged children attending.*  3. All other settings.    *as registered with Pobal in September 2023

When will I be notified if my application is successful?