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of the Board is to ensure that every child in the State attends a recognised
school or otherwise receives an education. Educational welfare officers
are deployed at local level throughout the country. The Board also has
an advisory and research role in the formulation of government policy on
school attendance and education provision.
National Employment Rights Authority – NERA
Government Buildings, O’Brien Road, Carlow
Lo-Call: 1890 808 090, 9.30am – 5.00pm
Email: info@employmentrights.ie Web: www.employmentrights.ie
Established in 2007 to ensure compliance with employment rights legislation
and to foster a culture of compliance in Ireland. NERA is an office of the
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and has its headquarters
in Carlow, with regional offices in Cork, Dublin, Shannon and Sligo. Provides:
information on employment rights; enforcement and prosecution services;
inspection services; services to protect the employment rights of young people.
Publications: Various information publications available on the website.
National Federation of Arch Clubs
74 Meadow Grove, Dublin 16
Tel: (01) 295 1081 Fax: (01) 296 3049
Email: archclubs@eircom.net Web: www.archclubs.com
Provides recreational facilities for children, teenagers and adults with
intellectual disabilities at weekly social clubs.
Publications: brochures; newsletter.
National Federation of Pensioners’ Associations
Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
Tel: (01) 831 2851
Email: nfpasec@eircom.net
Representative body for pensioners’ organisations. Aims to protect and
promote the interests of pensioners and retired persons with regard to
social welfare, health, superannuation, taxation and related matters. Also
aims to co-ordinate the work of affiliated associations in matters of general
application to pensioners and retired persons.
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