Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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478. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children who completed primary education in June 2014, but failed to enrol in a secondary level school in September 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17517/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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The information requested by the Deputy is not available.

One of the many benefits of the introduction of the Primary Online Database is that it will enable the progress of children through the education system to be accurately monitored. From 2015/2016 onwards the Primary Online Database will provide the Department with the capacity to compile this vital information on children that do not make the transition from primary to post-primary education.