Ireland set to be most obese country in EU by 2030

Ireland could be the most obese country in Europe within 15 years, with almost 90% of men likely to be overweight.

MEP Seán Kelly said yesterday the trend could be reversed through sports clubs and other community-led initiatives taking the lead.

He claimed only 19% of primary schoolchildren and 12% of secondary students meet physical activity recommendations put forward by the World Health Organisation (WHO).