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The Irish diet is like a ‘slow motion disaster’

The Climate and Health Alliance claims our current food system is “like a slow motion disaster” - they say it fuels premature death and disability due to diet-related chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type two diabetes and obesity. Kieran spoke to Gerry Boland, founder of and spokesperson for Animals Behind Closed Doors and Eddie Punch, General Secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association.

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16.32 16 May 2023


The Irish diet is like a ‘slow motion disaster’


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16.32 16 May 2023


The Climate and Health Alliance claims our current food system is “like a slow motion disaster” - they say it fuels premature death and disability due to diet-related chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type two diabetes and obesity.

Kieran spoke to Gerry Boland, founder of and spokesperson for Animals Behind Closed Doors and Eddie Punch, General Secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association.


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