Here's why children from the Netherlands are 'reportedly' the world’s happiest

An expert ponders the findings while a Dutch family in Clare say they won’t be heading home any time soon, writes Arlene Harris.

THE stereotypical image of the Netherlands is one of windmills and clogs, tulips and bicycles, and of course liberal lifestyle attitudes.

But the latest official attribute to be added to the Dutch profile is the news that their children are the happiest in the world.