asked the Minister for Education whether his attention has been drawn to the case of a child forcibly removed to an industrial school from his father's care, against the declared wishes of the father and the child, for not attending school or Mass; and whether, in view of the fact that it is not desirable forcibly to disrupt such a family in this way, where the parent insists that he wishes to and is able to care for his child, he proposes to take any action in the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Child's Removal to Industrial School.
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I have seen the newspaper report of the case referred to by the Deputy.
I have no functions in regard to the committal of children to industrial schools, which is a matter for the court of jurisdiction, and, therefore, I do not propose to take any action in this matter.