A Dublin mother is facing trial after her daughter missed a year of secondary school.
She was accused of breaking the Education (Welfare) Act for not complying with an official warning to ensure her child went to school. The case taken by Tusla, Child and Family Agency had its first listing in Dublin District Court on Monday.
Shane Reynolds, prosecuting, told Judge John Brennan it was a serious matter and there had been no attendance by the child in the last school year and or so far during the current one.
The solicitor said Tusla was trying to make some progress and their officials and the woman had met outside court on Monday.
The barrister for the defence confirmed the woman had come to court, however, the accused did not address the court.
The defence agreed to a two-week adjournment with the case being listed for mention on the next date.
Judge Brennan warned the woman that the child should be attending school.
The offence can result in a imprisonment of up to one month and a €1,000 fine.
The minimum school leaving age is 16 years or the completion of three years of post-primary education. Legal aid was granted.