Insight into progress and well-being in Ireland and around the world from the author of ‘In Fact: An Optimist’s Guide to Ireland at 100’. Optimism and positivity abound.
Mark Henry
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The Irish data is from Deloitte www.deloitte.com/ie/en/issues...
The research on social media use and depression is here pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35564559/
Should Ireland introduce a ban on social media accounts for under-16s? 70% of Irish people say 'yes'. Even half of Gen Z's (aged 18-29) agree. Research shows that every additional hour spent on such platforms increases your risk of depression by 13%. A ban seems sensible.
Read the UNICEF report at www.unicef.org/innocenti/re...
Ireland has one of the lowest rates of unemployment in Europe but - importantly - unemployment among those who did not complete secondary level education is similar to that who completed a degree. That's very different elsewhere in the EU. Excellent social equality and fairness 🇮🇪👍
Data source iuufishingindex.net
Infographic source www.statista.com/chart/33615/...
The share of young people in Ireland who are not in employment or education is among the lowest in Europe. Only 8% of those aged 15-29 are - and that's half the figure it was 10 years ago. The Netherlands and Sweden are the only nations doing appreciably better. Great progress 🇮🇪
Ireland is one of the best countries in the world at managing fishing. The Fishing Risk Index rates 152 coastal countries on their effectiveness in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Ireland is the 10th best rated in the world, alongside other European nations. 🇮🇪🐟
Data source ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/...
Children in Ireland have the 6th highest standard of well-being. UNICEF ranked 37 countries on children's physical health, mental well-being, and skills. Ireland was #1 for skills, #11 for physical health, but #24 for mental health. A strong position overall, but more to do on mental well-being. 🇮🇪
