Donegal Daily
  • News
  • Sport
    • GAA

      Termon senior ladies scoop Comórtas Peile Na…

      4 hours ago

      GAA

      Croke Park findings to be revealed to…

      12 hours ago

      Football

      Harps hit for six by table-toppers Galway…

      1 day ago

      GAA

      McGee hopeful of being ready for key…

      1 day ago

      Athletics

      Nakita and Theresa shine at VHI Women’s…

      2 days ago

      Athletics

      On your marks, get set for the…

      4 days ago

      Athletics

      ‘Special K’ for Finn Valley brothers on…

      1 week ago

      Athletics

      Letterkenny Athletics Club Notes

      2 weeks ago

      Boxing

      Pic Special – Boxer Paddy McShane honoured…

      4 days ago

      Boxing

      New boxing club opens in west Donegal

      1 month ago

      Boxing

      Jason Quigley to headline iconic Madison Square…

      2 months ago

      Boxing

      Quigley remains focused despite late opponent change

      2 months ago

      Football

      Harps hit for six by table-toppers Galway…

      1 day ago

      Football

      Frustrated Harps fail to take advantage of…

      4 days ago

      Football

      Dunfanaghy Youths FC finally get their new…

      1 week ago

      Football

      Bonagee book a semi-final place in FAI…

      1 week ago

      GAA

      Termon senior ladies scoop Comórtas Peile Na…

      4 hours ago

      GAA

      Croke Park findings to be revealed to…

      12 hours ago

      GAA

      McGee hopeful of being ready for key…

      1 day ago

      GAA

      All smiles and sizzling sunshine at MacCumhaill…

      2 days ago

      Golf

      Dunfanaghy golfers tee up for 24-hour fundraiser…

      1 week ago

      Golf

      Golf: Shaun lands top prize at Otway…

      2 weeks ago

      Golf

      Seán MacCumhaills Golf Classic returns on June…

      3 weeks ago

      Golf

      Cloughaneely Golf Club hosting Golf Classic on…

      4 weeks ago

      Hockey

      Raphoe Hockey scoop Intermediate League title after…

      1 month ago

      Hockey

      Hockey: Raphoe complete double with Intermediate Ulster…

      1 month ago

      Hockey

      Hockey: Raphoe victorious in Linden Cup Final…

      2 months ago

      Hockey

      Hard-fought win sees Raphoe close in on…

      3 months ago

      Hurling

      Disappointment as Donegal lose composure in Nickey…

      3 days ago

      GAA

      GAA Roundup: Good day for senior hurlers…

      1 month ago

      GAA

      Super win for Donegal hurlers in Nicky…

      2 months ago

      Hurling

      Brave Donegal U17 hurlers go down to…

      2 months ago

      Rugby

      Letterkenny RFC beat Cavan to reach Gordon…

      2 months ago

      Rugby

      Sadhbh McGrath (18) to make senior Ireland…

      2 months ago

      Rugby

      Anne Scott receives IRFU Spirit of Rugby…

      3 months ago

      Rugby

      Free pizza! Six Nations fundraiser to float…

      3 months ago

  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Travel
  • Features
  • Business
  • Property
  • Council News
  • Politics
  • More
    • Advertise with us
    • Haircare
    • Cooking
    • DD Pets
    • Hairdressing
    • Motors
Tuesday 23°CWednesday 21°C

Donegal Daily Donegal Daily

  • News
  • Sport
    • GAA

      Termon senior ladies scoop Comórtas Peile Na…

      4 hours ago

      GAA

      Croke Park findings to be revealed to…

      12 hours ago

      Football

      Harps hit for six by table-toppers Galway…

      1 day ago

      GAA

      McGee hopeful of being ready for key…

      1 day ago

      Athletics

      Nakita and Theresa shine at VHI Women’s…

      2 days ago

      Athletics

      On your marks, get set for the…

      4 days ago

      Athletics

      ‘Special K’ for Finn Valley brothers on…

      1 week ago

      Athletics

      Letterkenny Athletics Club Notes

      2 weeks ago

      Boxing

      Pic Special – Boxer Paddy McShane honoured…

      4 days ago

      Boxing

      New boxing club opens in west Donegal

      1 month ago

      Boxing

      Jason Quigley to headline iconic Madison Square…

      2 months ago

      Boxing

      Quigley remains focused despite late opponent change

      2 months ago

      Football

      Harps hit for six by table-toppers Galway…

      1 day ago

      Football

      Frustrated Harps fail to take advantage of…

      4 days ago

      Football

      Dunfanaghy Youths FC finally get their new…

      1 week ago

      Football

      Bonagee book a semi-final place in FAI…

      1 week ago

      GAA

      Termon senior ladies scoop Comórtas Peile Na…

      4 hours ago

      GAA

      Croke Park findings to be revealed to…

      12 hours ago

      GAA

      McGee hopeful of being ready for key…

      1 day ago

      GAA

      All smiles and sizzling sunshine at MacCumhaill…

      2 days ago

      Golf

      Dunfanaghy golfers tee up for 24-hour fundraiser…

      1 week ago

      Golf

      Golf: Shaun lands top prize at Otway…

      2 weeks ago

      Golf

      Seán MacCumhaills Golf Classic returns on June…

      3 weeks ago

      Golf

      Cloughaneely Golf Club hosting Golf Classic on…

      4 weeks ago

      Hockey

      Raphoe Hockey scoop Intermediate League title after…

      1 month ago

      Hockey

      Hockey: Raphoe complete double with Intermediate Ulster…

      1 month ago

      Hockey

      Hockey: Raphoe victorious in Linden Cup Final…

      2 months ago

      Hockey

      Hard-fought win sees Raphoe close in on…

      3 months ago

      Hurling

      Disappointment as Donegal lose composure in Nickey…

      3 days ago

      GAA

      GAA Roundup: Good day for senior hurlers…

      1 month ago

      GAA

      Super win for Donegal hurlers in Nicky…

      2 months ago

      Hurling

      Brave Donegal U17 hurlers go down to…

      2 months ago

      Rugby

      Letterkenny RFC beat Cavan to reach Gordon…

      2 months ago

      Rugby

      Sadhbh McGrath (18) to make senior Ireland…

      2 months ago

      Rugby

      Anne Scott receives IRFU Spirit of Rugby…

      3 months ago

      Rugby

      Free pizza! Six Nations fundraiser to float…

      3 months ago

  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Travel
  • Features
  • Business
  • Property
  • Council News
  • Politics
  • More
    • Advertise with us
    • Haircare
    • Cooking
    • DD Pets
    • Hairdressing
    • Motors
News

Dozens of schoolchildren found bunking off school in Donegal

written by Staff Writer October 14, 2019
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

School absenteeism cases on Tusla’s national waiting list have surged in Donegal in the last two school terms, it has emerged. 

Figures obtained show that (12) a dozen school-aged children who were not in school have been referred to Tulsa over absenteeism this term alone.

The figures come as it was revealed that 108 referrals were made to the child and family agency for the school year 2018-2019.

It is understood that 65 of the Donegal schoolchildren were allocated to an Educational Welfare Officier (EWOs) while 17 were placed on a waiting list.

The remaining 26 were not assigned to EWOs because they were aged 16 or over or under six.

A spokesperson for Tulsa told Donegal Daily: “All referrals are screened in line with our process, and those that do not meet the referral criteria would not be placed on a waiting list.”

National figures in a recent report show that Tusla’s Educational Welfare Service (EWS) had 2,636 referrals on its waiting list.

The figure has been climbing steadily since last October and the comparable figure from April 2018 was 1,670 cases.

It is understood the numbers, released by Tulsa, is due to the rising numbers of homeless children, insufficient numbers of staff, and increasingly complex cases such as students with mental health issues and special needs.

Dozens of schoolchildren found bunking off school in Donegal was last modified: October 14th, 2019 by Staff Writer
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

Tags:
SCHOOL
Staff Writer

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

Sligo Park Hotel to showcase stunning upgrades at Wedding...

13 mins ago

Ukrainian man in Donegal inspired to tackle...

32 mins ago

Appeal after car keyed outside Buncrana apartments

34 mins ago

‘He did nothing illegal’- Majella O’Donnell hits...

3 hours ago

Appeal after batteries stolen from electric fence

6 hours ago

Safety improvements welcomed on Inishowen’s Slab Road

6 hours ago

Two youths suspected of attempted car theft...

7 hours ago

Gardaí search for man who helped stop...

7 hours ago

Child benefit bonus for over 21,000 families...

8 hours ago

Investigation launched after life rings stolen at...

9 hours ago
Advertisement
Advertisement

MOST POPULAR

Donegal County Council
Advertisement

Sport Hub

  • Stay up to date with Donegal Sport Hub on Facebook

    1 year ago
  • Donegal links rank in Top 100 Golf Courses in the World

    1 year ago
  • Bundoran 10 Event set for March 2022

    1 year ago
See More

Donegal Woman

    See More

    Columnists

    Motoring - Brian McDaid

    DD Motoring: Here comes the Rotaflora!

    2 days ago

    Group Holidays - Travel Department

    Travel: Seven amazing reasons to visit Northern Cyprus & Cyprus

    5 days ago

    Pet Corner with Gary's Pet World - Michelle Kelly

    DD Pet Corner: Top tips to keep your dog safe at the beach

    5 days ago

    Career Advice - Rory White

    Leaving Cert Countdown: Tips for exam success

    1 week ago

    Healthy Living - Sorcha McElchar

    Burns overcomes challenge of Donegal man Erskine to become GAA President

    3 months ago

    See All Columnists
    Advertisement
    Donegal Daily Jobs

    Donegal Woman

      See More

      Read More

      • News
      • Sport
      • Courts
      • Jobs
      • Sales & Services
      • Obituaries
      • Features
      • Business
      • Politics
      • Council News

      Information

      • Contact Us
      • About
      • Advertise WIth Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Disclaimer
      • Terms & Conditions

      Our Sites

      Donegal Woman
      Donegal Woman
      Donegal Daily

      © 2023 Donegal Daily. All rights reserved.
      Website by owenod


      Back To Top.