Michael Noonan
Ceist:218 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the absenteeism and the rate of drop out from the primary and secondary schools in the St. Munchin's and Corpus Christi parishes in Limerick City; if he will appoint an education welfare officer to the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2941/03]