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<p>Last year, there were 125 separate summonses issued, with 76 of them for primary school children and 49 for students in secondary education. File picture: Corbis</p>

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Tusla issues 177 summonses over children missing school

The child and family agency said 52 summonses had been sent to parents or guardians in the first six months of this year

Mothers facing charges over childrens' truancy fail to show up in court

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Mothers facing charges over childrens' truancy fail to show up in court

Dad jailed and mum fined after son misses 243 primary school days in three years

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Dad jailed and mum fined after son misses 243 primary school days in three years

Truancy case goes to Supreme Court

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Truancy case goes to Supreme Court

Parents could be prosecuted over children's non-attendance at school

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Parents could be prosecuted over children's non-attendance at school

Record pupil truancy warnings issued

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Record pupil truancy warnings issued