Less than half of parents read to children
Less than half (49%) of Irish parents read to their children most nights.
Research by St. Michael's House, which provides community based services for children and adults with an intellectual disability, has found that one in ten parents never read to their children.
That's despite 84% of adults saying they see reading with their children as both a bonding and educational experience.
St. Michael's House is encouraging parents to make time to read with their children during World Book Week next month.
The charity is holding its annual 'Bring A Book, Buy A Book' fundraising campaign, where schools, businesses and communities donate their second hand books which are then sold for €2 each.
