Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My next question is about the no-fry zones around schools and other jurisdictions. Are there studies which show the outcomes of having no-fry zones?

A study on a ban on vending machines in French schools showed a reduction of between 20 and 120 calories in daily calorific intake. Is that meaningful? It is a very small number of calories. It may be a step in the right direction but I wish to hear the witnesses' views in that regard.

That several studies have shown the low rate of PE in schools was mentioned. Did any of the studies discuss the reasons for that?

Professor Sharry outlined the elements of the Parents Plus healthy family programmes. What are the main outcomes he is measuring and the results he is observing from the programme?