Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. I suppose I agree that the arrangements are robust. My problem is with how they are being implemented and followed at local level. I would prefer to be in a situation where there is no need for an appeal. I am willing to accept what the Minister is saying. I might follow up this matter through other avenues, such as Tusla or the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. I am concerned that many expulsions could be going undocumented and unnoticed, especially in areas of deprivation where it can look like a child who has been expelled simply left school early. There could be a large cohort of people who are not falling into this bracket. There might be another way for me to go about pursuing such cases. For the time being, I am happy enough to accept what the Minister is saying about this amendment.