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Kieran Deeny

Independent MLA for West Tyrone

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    • Entered the Assembly on 26 November 2003 — General election

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    Northern Ireland Assembly: Committee Business: Obesity (16 Nov 2009)

    “I take the Member’s comments on board, but that is no reason for not having the required level of physical activity in school. Obesity is a societal problem, and the fact that children do other things outside school does not mean that what schools do when kids are there is not important. A community approach must be taken. That happens in France under a project called Ensemble,...”

    Northern Ireland Assembly: Committee Business: Obesity (16 Nov 2009)

    “Yes, I am afraid that it was. It means that together, we can prevent obesity in children. EPODE, which is referenced in the report, takes a holistic approach. It focuses not on obesity but on physical activity and healthy eating, yet its outcomes have a definite impact on obesity. I urge all Members to support the motion and the Committee’s report.”

    Northern Ireland Assembly: Committee Business: Obesity (16 Nov 2009)

    “I also support the motion. Obesity is a societal problem; it is not a disease, but, as we have heard, it leads to very serious diseases. We should not medicalise obesity. It needs to be tackled by society as a whole, so we need to take a holistic approach, as has been said already, that involves communities and their representatives, such as politicians and policymakers. We need...”

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