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What is the political reaction to eating disorders?

The topic of eating disorders has been covered a lot for the past two weeks on Lunchtime Live. We...

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12.06 2 Oct 2025


What is the political reaction to eating disorders?


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12.06 2 Oct 2025


The topic of eating disorders has been covered a lot for the past two weeks on Lunchtime Live. We’ve heard from listeners across the country about the issues they have dealt with themselves, and in their families.

What we’ve come to understand is that many people have an issue with the lack of provisions provided for eating disorders here in Ireland. Lack of public beds, long waiting times for diagnoses, and difficulties finding specialist care are all issues that have been raised with us…

Now we’re asking: why aren’t there more supports available in this area?

Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Mental Health, joins Andrea to discuss.


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