Mr. James Galvin:

Obesity was mentioned. The national physical activity plan is a cross-departmental plan that was launched by the Government last year. Dr. May and I are members of the implementation working group. The plan is a key pillar in addressing some of the issues raised, specifically obesity and getting as many people as possible active. However, activity is only one part. There is also a need for an educational awareness programme on overeating and such matters. Sport is not the answer to all of the social ills across the State, although it certainly has an important role to play. We will play that role, with the national governing bodies and local sports partnerships, to increase the level of physical activity and create as many programmes as possible to encourage people to participate.