Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 2 May 2018

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed)

9:30 am

Photo of Denise MitchellDenise Mitchell (Dublin Bay North, Sinn Fein)
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What would one do then? A teacher would probably raise it if they had concerns because a child was struggling during PE. How can it be taken to the next level? Is it a case of saying to parents "excuse me, Ms Mitchell, your children are..." and hoping for the best or will we supply the parents with advice on healthy eating and exercise regimes?