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This section is for HEAR applicants who are under 23 and who wish to be identified as members of the Traveller Community. This section only applies to you if you are a member of this community.

If you wish to be identified as member of the Traveller Community, you must answer 'Yes' to Question 4.2 on the form.

You only need to disclose (share) that you are a member of the Traveller Community in your HEAR application if you wish to do so. However, if you do not disclose that you are a member of the Traveller Community, HEAR will not be able to give you targeted support as a HEAR Priority Group.

If you do not wish to disclose that you are a member of the Traveller Community in your HEAR application, select 'No' and continue to complete the rest of the online HEAR application form (sections 5 and 6).

HEAR will assess your HEAR application based on the other criteria. HEAR will consider you for reduced points places, but you will not be prioritised.

You do not need to complete the rest of the online HEAR application.

If you select 'Yes', you need to get and post a copy of the School or Community Reference Form to the CAO by Wednesday 10 March 2027 at 5pm. This is a reference form for your school or community group to support your application to HEAR. For the form template, please download from www.accesscollege.ie/hear-supportingdocuments

Applicants who wish to be identified as a member of the Traveller Community and provide the completed form will meet the HEAR Priority Group criterion and receive a score of 7.