Children are being encouraged to read for fun today.
World Book Day is taking place with a focus on making reading more accessible and enjoyable for young people.
Recent research has found the number of children reading as a hobby is at its lowest level in almost ten years.
Our reporter Katie O'Keeffe met with the Minister for Education Norma Foley in a visit to Terence McSweeney Community College in Knocknaheehney and has this report
