Joan Freeman (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have been deeply fascinated by this topic for a long time. I address my comments specifically to Dr. Sinead Murphy. I had the pleasure of meeting her last year in Temple Street Hospital. I am not sure if it is the same now, but at the time she was leading a clinic for children with obesity problems. She said something to me that has stuck with me ever since. She said children with obesity problems were the saddest children in the world. I have repeated that statement many times. I know that she has her clinic, but what is there for children to cope with them? Is there counselling available? As it obviously has a huge effect on their mental health, what is available for children? I ask her to expand on the statement made.