Majority of post-pandemic schoolchildren healthy and well-supported, says State survey

The vast majority of the 13-year-olds surveyed had made the transition to secondary school. File Picture: PA

Government research suggests that the majority of 13-year-olds are healthy, have transitioned well to secondary school, and feel supported by family and friends.

More than 6,000 children aged 13 and their caregivers were interviewed for the Department of Children's Growing Up In Ireland report.