Applied 3rd September and still no answer, sounds kind of samey from what I'm reading... On another forum, a member posted that he had been informed that there was a "reserve list". FTE/Aer Lingus would pick names from this reserve list in the event that some of the invited candidates could not make it. They also added that the payment for the exams had to be made 4 working days prior to the event. This would mean apparently that we could still get answers until the 4th-5th October. This doesn't help much someone like me who needs to book a flight and accommodation!!! But if it gets me a fully sponsored flight training then I will take it gladly! Waiting impatiently for an answer, whether it is affirm or negative.