Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
1126. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if progress has been made by State agencies in addressing the exceptionally high ongoing level of forced absence punishments at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46767/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is outlined below.
The following are the number of expelled and suspended students from 2014-2017:
- 2014/2015 - 63840C had 653 enrolled, 98 were suspended (15%) and 4 expelled (0.6%)
- 2015/2016 - 63840C had 637 enrolled, 75 were suspended (11.8%) and 5 expelled (0.7%)
- 2016/2017 - 63840C had 727 enrolled, 66 were suspended (9.1%) and 3 expelled (0.4%)
There is a downward trend year on year from data above in the number of forced absence punishments in the school referred to.
