Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 446: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) is out of school; and if this person will be placed in a proper educational setting immediately. [7734/06]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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This issue is a matter for the National Educational Welfare Board, NEWB, which is established under the Education (Welfare) Act, 2000 and is 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.

Therefore I have requested the NEWB to respond directly to the Deputy on the issue raised.