Despite recession country in midst of baby boom

Despite the crippling recession, job losses, and growing household debts, Ireland is in the midst of a surging baby boom.

Figures revealed by amajor government report into children’s lives have found this country has the highest percentage of children in the EU.

According to the latest instalment of the two-yearly State of the Nation children’s report, published by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, there 1.1m children or teenagers in the country.