Quinn must tackle availability of junk food in schools, says Fitzgerald

The ready availability of junk food in schools needs to be probed by the Education Minister Ruairi Quinn, a Cabinet colleague has insisted.

Quinn must tackle availability of junk food in schools, says Fitzgerald

Children’s Minister Frances Fitzgerald expressed concern at reports that a third of secondary schools are selling fizzy drinks and sweets in light of the country’s obesity problems.

“I would encourage the Minister for Education to examine this and let’s get a clear picture of why this is the case given our obesity situation,” she said.

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