Tony Gregory
Question:193 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps taken to assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 and their parent; and the measures put in place to address the issue. [19180/04]
View answerTuesday, 29 June 2004
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The issue is a matter for the national educational welfare board. It was established under the Education (Welfare) Act 2000 as the single national body with responsibility for school attendance. The Act provides a comprehensive framework promoting regular school attendance and tackling the problems of absenteeism and early school leaving. The board's general function is to ensure that each child attends a recognised school or receives a certain minimum education. I am arranging to pass the Deputy's query to the NEWB for direct reply to him.