A project highlighting the importance of early reading in the home has been launched. Under the Babies Love Books project, a special book and card will be provided for every newborn baby in Ireland this year from the Department of education.

Speaking with mothers of newborn babies in Holles Street hospital in Dublin , Minister Hanafin said "this small token is a reminder to all mothers and fathers of newborn babies that the gift of reading is the most enduring gift that we can give to our young.

"We all want to ensure that each of these new babies fulfils all of the promise they hold today - reading is a vital skill for them throughout their lives.

Parents are in a unique position to ensure that their child is given this gift, by reading to and with them, from the earliest stages of development.

The world these children are growing up in is full of distractions, such as satellite TV, interactive toys and mobile technology, but every child loves to sit with a parent, open a book, turn the pages and enjoy reading a story together."

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