Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 910: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the assistance her Department will give to the parent of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [10551/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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This issue is a matter for the National Educational Welfare Board, which was established under the Education (Welfare) Act 2000 as the single national body with responsibility for school attendance. The Act provides a comprehensive framework promoting regular school attendance and tackling the problems of absenteeism and early school leaving. The general functions of the board are to ensure that each child attends a recognised school or otherwise receives a certain minimum education. I am arranging to pass the Deputy's query to the NEWB for direct reply to him.