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Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Williams, James and Greene, Sheila and McNally, Sinead and Murray, Aisling and Quail, Amanda (2010) Growing up in Ireland: National longitudinal study of children. The infants and their families. Dublin: Stationery Office.

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Growing Up in Ireland is a national study of children. It is the most significant of its kind ever to take place in this country and will help us to improve our understanding of all aspects of children and their development.

The study will take place over seven years and follow the progress of two groups of children; 8500 nine-year-olds and 11,000 nine-month-olds. During this time we will carry out two rounds of research with each group of children.

The main aim of the study is to paint a full picture of children in Ireland and how they are developing in the current social, economic and cultural environment. This information will be used to assist in policy formation and in the provision of services which will ensure all children will have the best possible start in life.


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