There are concern universities are dumbing down when it comes to grades given to students.
According to the Irish Times, 72% of students at DCU are getting a first or 2-1.
Top grades are being given to 71% of graduates from UCD and 69% at UCC.
While students are most likely to get a first at Trinity College Dublin.
It has led to concern from some academics that universities are under increasing pressure to award more top degrees.
The Higher Education Authority has denied that's the case.
