Almost 250 students not in class last term due to school phobia, depression, or anxiety

In 'exceptional cases the Department of Education grants tuition to students suffering from conditions that cause major disruption to their attendance at school.

Almost 250 students were unable to attend school last term due to school phobia, depression, or anxiety.

Figures provided to the Irish Examiner show that 247 students received home tuition so far this school year on mental health grounds.