Severe obesity in children can have all manner of long-term and devastating side effects into adulthood. We get some insight from Dr. Grace O’Malley, Researcher at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Clinical Lead of Childhood Obesity Service at Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street Hospital.
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Childhood obesity leading to serious problems

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We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Regina Doherty Fine Gael Senator for Dublin, Harry McGee Political Correspondent for the Irish Times  and Peadar Toibin Leader of Aontu & TD for Meath West.  

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum

With the lovely weather we’ve been having, a spring green crunch salad is on the cards from Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel.

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

On this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman, we hear about a digital doorbell in the Netherlands, connected to an underwater livestream is helping migrating fish pass through a Dutch Canal. Also we hear about new approaches to saving koalas. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

A digital doorbell is helping migrating fish

This morning on the show Pat speaks to the family of GAA Chairman Sean Brown on their quest for answers on their father’s murder. Sean Brown was murdered in Bellaghy in May 1997. Joining Pat this morning was Siobhan Brown daughter of Sean Brown and also Daman Brown who is his grandson.   

A family's quest for answers on their father’s murder

"The day just lit him up, it was really the last thing he was able for and that was all thanks to Make A Wish” Conor and Anne tell us about the invaluable work of Make A Wish does to make children’s dreams come true, including for their son, Michael, who got the chance to meet Rory McIlroy. Make-A-Wish Ireland is dependent on the generosity of the public. You can donate online at makeawish.ie/donate.

Childhood obesity leading to serious problems

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