Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

Does the Minister of State think it acceptable that information which schools provide to the National Educational Welfare Board at the end of each school year cannot be provided to his Department? The latest information he has cited, suggesting that more than 100,000 children miss more than 20 school days per year, is three years out of date. My question referred to 2008. The Minister of State cannot provide information which is in the possession of the NEWB. Does the Minister of State think that is acceptable?

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