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Online Application:
You are advised to apply online where possible. 
The online application service will be available
from  November 3rd 2009 at 12:00 noon.
It often happens that large numbers of applicants
attempt to apply very late in the application cycle.
This can lead to long delays while applicants queue
for service. To avoid delays you should submit your
application at least one week prior to a closing date.
Full instructions for completing an online application
are on the CAO website www.cao.ie .
 
Do not leave it until close to a closing date before
submitting an application. In the past, applicants
have experienced technical difficulties which
prevented them from completing an application on
time.
CAO can take no responsibility for any technical
difficulties that may arise from any source which
may result in an online application not being
submitted on time. 
If you apply online you must save/print a copy of
your receipt of online application which is your
evidence of having submitted an online application.
Method of paying the Application Fee:
If you are applying from within the Republic of
Ireland, you must either pay the fee at a bank using
the Application Fee Payment Form (which is
supplied in your application pack) or make a card
payment using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or
a debit card (Laser).
Bank payment:
If you are in the Republic of Ireland you may use the
Application Fee Payment Form to pay the application
fee through a bank.  The bank will retain Part Three
of the Payment Form and return Parts One and Two
to you.  Ensure that the bank places its stamp on Parts
One and Two.  Keep Part Two safely for your
records.
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to pay the correct
application fee.
Overpayment of the application fee will not be
refunded. Underpayment of the application fee
will incur an additional processing charge of €10.
Details of the fees are on Page 1 and on the reverse of
the Application Fee Payment Form.
Online Application