Former Dublin football captain Christie accuses Government of contributing to obesity epidemic

World Health Organisation figures released last year indicate that Ireland is on course to become the most obese country in Europe.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2016 - 09:19

By Jackie Cahill

Former Dublin senior football team captain Paddy Christie has accused the Government of contributing massively to the obesity epidemic currently gripping the country.

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