Written answers

Thursday, 30 March 2006

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

School Absenteeism

5:00 pm

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 224: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress that has taken place in the case of two juveniles, out of school and home without permission, one under the influence of an older person; if contact has been made by his Department with the objective of co-ordinating efforts to deal with the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12789/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As I stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 197 of 9 March 2006 matters relating to school attendance and child care and protection issues are the responsibility of the Ministers for Education and Science and Health and Children respectively. However I requested a report from the Garda authorities in respect of the persons concerned. I have now been informed by the Garda authorities that it would not be appropriate for them to comment on the persons concerned as they are juveniles.

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