About 91% complete post-primary in Ireland, one of the highest rates in the world

Dramatic statistic reflects many strands of societal change here in past two decades

While remote learning increases dropout risks for disadvantaged students, targeted supports are aiming to prevent it

School closures mean many disadvantaged children are unable to get lunch and dinner

Alliance issues a ‘C- grade’ to Government over progress for young people

Impact conference hears decision to pull services will have ‘savage consequences’

Campus and staff not able to cope with transfer of young offenders from St Pat’s

Homework clubs operate in different forms and benefit parents as well as children