Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome from safefood Mr. Ray Dolan, chief executive, Dr. Cliodhna Foley-Nolan, director of human health and nutrition, Dr. Gary Kearney, director of food science, and Ms Fiona Gilligan, director of marketing and communications. The representatives of safefood are here to discuss North-South co-operation in food safety and initiatives to promote healthy eating and to combat obesity. safefood Ireland is involved in a range of cross-Border initiatives involving schools and community groups, such as the community food initiative, and to educate and promote healthy eating with a focus on disadvantaged communities. I invite Mr. Dolan to make his opening statement. Following the presentations, committee members will pose questions.