Dr. Cliodhna Foley-Nolan:

It is true, but it depends on where one says it. As we cannot change people's incomes, to be supportive, one must ask what people can do in their own homes. The issue of fast food outlets is significant. I do not know if the Deputy is aware, but there have been a number of examples in the past year or two of the major chains actually targeting schools. There are three examples where outlets have been built across the road from schools in deprived areas, including one in Cork and one in Bray.

There are some minor positive signs. It took two or three decades to get garage forecourts where one can hardly buy petrol without being tempted to buy two-for-one or three-for-two sweets and whatever else. It will take time and we do not expect improvements immediately, but there are some positive signs.