Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)

The Minister did not provide a timeframe for the establishment of the database. She hit the nail on the head when she stated we do not know how many children fail to transfer from primary to secondary education. From speaking to school principals in some disadvantaged areas, it is clear that a substantial number of young people drop out of school or do not attend classes on a regular basis. This is a matter of concern. Leaving aside the feasibility study, when will the database be established?

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