It's after this year's exam results won't be released until the start of September.
The Irish Universities Association has said next year's exams should be held in May.
It would be in order to ensure students have their results well before the college year starts and can properly prepare.
Higher Education Minister Wicklow TD Simon Harris sees some merit in the idea
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