Children do better when minded by relatives and childminders rather than full-time parents, says ESRI
The study looked at 9,000 children under the age of 5 in Ireland.
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The study looked at 9,000 children under the age of 5 in Ireland.
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Advertising to children will also be targeted as part of the plan.
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Michael Kelly continues his Grow It Yourself series with broad beans, a prolific and easy to grow veg.
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