The elitist NI grammar school system has bred brains for export for years, just look in Who's Who. SF MLAs send their kids to Britain for a civilised education. And if the flow becomes a flood, who could blame them, especially given the underprovision of 3rd level places here.

Any examples for that statement about SF MLAs aquifer?

Recent figures show that only 1% of NI school leavers go to university in the Irish Republic.

Why?

I'd the fact that applying for the south means filling in another form is a contributing factor. Personally I was the verge of going to UCD but decided to head to QUB in the end. The cost of living in Dublin compared to Belfast would be another factor.

Be honest Paddy ;) You couldn't bear the thought of leaving the DUP behind ! You and cg need Stalford and he needs you - same as SF and the DUP need each other LOL

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"Any examples for that statement about SF MLAs aquifer?"

At least one had a kid at college in England. Get a Telfast Bellylaugh journo to do a telephone poll and he/ she has a story.

I know of at least two prominent SF politicans who have family at QUB, however your entire premise is wrong. Parents don't "send" their kids to College. Generally the University attended is the student's own choice.

Are the SDLP not the sister party of British Labour?

No there's no official 'special relationship' between the two. The highest I've ever heard it put is that the existence of the SDLP is a factor in Labour's decision not to organise here.

Another answer as to what Britain has done for the Irish only we get tuition fees and plastic bullets enough said.

Remind the folks when the last time Pastic Bullets saw action In Norther Ireland Belfastwhite....