Dr. Muireann Cullen:

No. We will start considering such work, but there are a few elephants in the room, as we call them. Given the fact that industry and non-industry actors are at the same table, there are divergent opinions on some issues. However, we will consider this area to determine whether we can develop position statements.

There are cross-overs with other agencies, for example, safefood and the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute, INDI. The entire point of the NHF is to bring these groups together. Historically, debate centred on whether something was the private or public sector's fault. Everyone happily blamed everyone else. The NHF aims to cut that out and to get people to work together, as everyone has a responsibility and a role to play. If we are to achieve something, we must stand up at the table, be invested in health and work together on moving the situation forward.

Each of the organisations has its own activities. Under the umbrella organisation of the NHF, organisations work together on different activities to avoid cross-over. Anything that we undertake is agreed by all of our industry and non-industry members.