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flag Chronic absenteeism in Irish schools is double in disadvantaged Deis schools, widening educational inequality.

flag Chronic absenteeism in Irish schools is twice as high in disadvantaged Deis schools compared to non-Deis schools, with 35% of students in the most deprived primary schools missing 20 or more days in 2023/24, versus 17% in non-Deis schools. flag Post-primary Deis schools saw 28% chronically absent, compared to 19% elsewhere. flag While attendance improved slightly overall, progress has been uneven, with disadvantaged schools recovering less, raising concerns about widening educational inequality. flag Factors like poverty, mental health, and family challenges are linked to absenteeism, and researchers urge targeted support, including the proposed Deis Plus model, to address disparities. flag Data limitations, including incomplete reporting from about a quarter of schools, hinder full analysis.

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