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Low birth rates - what can be done?

In Ireland and in many other countries around the world, birth rates are dropping. Singapore, whi...

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14.37 7 Sep 2026


Low birth rates - what can be done?


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In Ireland and in many other countries around the world, birth rates are dropping. Singapore, which has one of the lowest rates, is throwing grants and increased parental leave in an attempt to boost this. But, what is the right answer here?

Joining Seán to discuss is Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times.


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