Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs
Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion
9:30 am
Ms Janis Morrissey:
It is. A significant portion of schools do not provide the recommended two hours of PE per week, which is a huge barrier. We have found that the focus, in particular at senior cycle, is on academic achievement even though there are profound physical and mental health benefits from maintaining physical activity and the focus should be on a more balanced and holistic approach to the school environment.
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