Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 29 Jun 2000

Vol. 522 No. 4

Written Answers. - Early School Leavers.

Róisín Shortall

Question:

279 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of students who left the education system during the 1998/99 school year; the breakdown of these figures for each age from 12 to 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19037/00]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available in my Department. However, I have asked my officials to contact the Deputy to establish the information which may be of most value to her so that it can be provided where possible.