10% of parents admit losing children on holiday

A child going missing can turn a holiday experience into a nightmare and the likelihood is far higher if you’re the parent of a boy.

A survey of 656 Irish parents found almost one in 10 have been accidentally separated from their child or children under the age of 10 while holidaying abroad.

The figure jumps to nearly one in five for those who opt for staycations, suggesting less vigilance on home turf.