The first phase of the new service is scheduled to start early next year.

One in five children in Ireland are overweight or living with obesity - putting them at greater risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and many cancers in adulthood

The Peaceplus investment will support 80,000 people across eight health and social care initiatives

The investments are part of Lilly's ongoing commitment to expand production for its top-selling diabetes and obesity drugs

Professor Donal O’Shea said it was 'a flawed narrative' if parents think it is okay to indulge for one day.

The research found almost 33 per cent of alcohol consumers were obese, with a further 40 per cent being overweight