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What’s keeping children out of school?

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One in five children are missing at least 20 days of school every year.  New research from Tusla has asked children, young people and parents what’s keeping children away from school. Also what could help improve attendance?

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was Áine O’Keeffe, National Service Director Tusla's Educational Support Service. 

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