Green Party calls for pedestrian crossings, wider footpaths, and improved School Transport Scheme to address Irish children's obesity caused by car reliance.
Green Party deputy leader Róisín Garvey has highlighted that many Irish children are overweight due to reliance on cars for transportation. Speaking at a party event in Dublin, she called for more pedestrian crossings and wider footpaths to promote safer walking and cycling to school. Garvey also advocated for expanding the School Transport Scheme, supported by Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman, citing environmental and cost-saving benefits for families.
September 16, 2024
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