Dr. Liz O'Sullivan:

The Cathaoirleach is making a key point relating to the commercial determinants of health. If the foods that are available and accessible through local smaller shops are the less desirable ones, that is a massive challenge. The response to that is not education. I am not saying there is no place for education but simply telling a person who is working multiple jobs, may not have access to a car and may only have access to a small local shop not to consume X, Y or Z or giving them education on an optimal diet is not going to be of any help when they go to the supermarket. The cheapest and most accessible products available there for them will not necessarily be the options in respect of which we have provided education. The Cathaoirleach has made a great point in support of regulating the commercial entities.