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NI children's lack of physical activity 'a major health concern'


BBC News
By Robbie Meredith
Published
image captionThe World Health Organisation recommends 60 minutes of physical activity a day for children
The low level of physical activity among children and young people in Northern Ireland has been described as a major health concern .
The warning is contained in a research paper on their physical activity and wellbeing just published by the Northern Ireland Assembly.
It said that more than a quarter of children in Northern Ireland were classed as overweight or obese.
The research paper was written for Stormont s Education Committee.
It said several studies suggested that physical activity, particularly at school, could improve children s mental as well as physical health. ....

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Irish-medium education: Some NI schools 'hugely neglected'


Irish-medium education: Some NI schools hugely neglected
By Robbie Meredith
Published
image captionThere are more than 7,000 pupils in Irish-medium education in Northern Ireland
Only one Irish-medium school outside Belfast is in a purpose-built building, according to an education body.
It said that more than half of school buildings in the Irish school sector, as a whole, are temporary.
There are more than 7,000 pupils in Irish-medium education in Northern Ireland.
The Irish-medium education umbrella body Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta (CnaG) told MLAs some Irish-medium schools had been hugely neglected .
The group s chief executive, Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin, said accommodation was a key issue for the Irish-medium sector. ....

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