asked the Minister for Education the total number of children at present in industrial schools on the grounds of the destitution of their parents; and the total number in such institutions because of the lack of proper guardianship, or because they have no home.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Children in Industrial Schools.
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The numbers of children in industrial schools on 31st December, 1965, the latest date for which figures are available, who were committed on grounds of (a) destitution, (b) lack of proper guardianship and (c) not having any home were 152, 1,614 and 435 respectively.