Irish Heart call for ’no fry zones’ as school loses bid to stop McDonalds restaurant

Update: Responding to a court decision to reject a challenge to a McDonald’s drive through fast-food restaurant being opened near a school in Greystones, the advocacy group Irish Heart have called for new legislation to protect children’s health by introducing no fry zones.

Update: Responding to a court decision to reject a challenge to a McDonald’s drive through fast-food restaurant being opened near a school in Greystones, the advocacy group Irish Heart have called for new legislation to protect children’s health by introducing no fry zones.

Chris Macey, head of advocacy with the group said the judgment highlights the need for new legislation to protect children’s health by introducing no fry zones, restricting hot food takeaways within one kilometre of primary and secondary schools.