Photograph: Getty ImagesA record high of 408 babies were born to women aged 45 years and above in 2023, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). [ Births to women aged 40 and over increased by 21.5% in 10 yearsOpens in new window ]A record number of babies were born to women aged 45 years and above in 2023, the CSO report said. Twin children and singleton children had similar levels of daily physical activity. Almost a quarter of twin children reported exercising to lose or avoid gaining weight, compared to 31 per cent of singleton children. Almost two-thirds of twin children said they had never engaged in disruptive behaviour at school, compared to 57.6 per cent of singleton children.

Source: The Irish Times November 03, 2025 21:58 UTC