Irish pupils among the best in the world for literacy

More than one in four students were found to be 'advanced' readers in the major international study measuring comprehension and literacy. File picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Irish pupils remain among the best internationally when it comes to literacy, despite the school closures and widespread disruption brought on by the covid-19 pandemic.

In one of the largest global studies to compare the reading achievements of primary school children, Ireland ranks among the highest-achieving countries worldwide.