Educational Attendance, Attainment and Other Outcomes of Children in Care, 2018 - 2025
2023 outcomes for children who left care aged 18-24 in January 2025
81% were in substantial employment and/or education
44% were in further or higher education
€300 median weekly income of those in substantial employment
Top 3 employment sectors: 1. Wholesale and Retail. 2. Accommodation & Food Service. 3. Construction
School attainment of children in care who started post-primary school between 2013 and 2017
90% completed Junior Cert
71% completed Leaving Cert or Leaving Cert Applied (rounded total)
