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What can be done to tackle school absenteeism?

There is a growing concern in Irish schools: the sharp rise in student absenteeism. Thousands of ...

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12.33 19 May 2025


What can be done to tackle school absenteeism?


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12.33 19 May 2025


There is a growing concern in Irish schools: the sharp rise in student absenteeism.

Thousands of children are missing weeks of school, and officials are calling it a ‘hugely alarming’ trend. What’s causing this, and more importantly, how do we fix it?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.


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