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flag Only 18% of Irish teens meet daily physical activity guidelines, with girls far less active; a pilot program boosted activity and will expand in 2026.

flag Only 18% of Irish secondary school students meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity, a University of Limerick survey of over 20,000 students reveals. flag Activity levels drop from 20% in junior to 14% in senior cycle, with girls (12%) far less active than boys (24%). flag Key barriers include academic pressure, short lunch breaks, homework, exam stress, cost of sports, uncomfortable uniforms—especially for girls—and social factors like self-consciousness and lack of friends. flag The Active School Flag Post-Primary (ASFPP) pilot in 42 schools showed a 6% higher daily activity rate among participants. flag Findings are informing Ireland’s 2025 Programme for Government, which plans to expand the program to 50 more schools starting September 2026, emphasizing student input in shaping policy.

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