Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Tied into this is the Government strategy on increased participation and tackling obesity. The number of additional people out walking and running has been mentioned and it is very important that we build on this and that we are able to develop and grow it.

I welcome that Mr. Treacy spoke about a programme of activity aimed at men over the age of 45. Perhaps it might also be a programme aimed at these Houses. It could have a specific focus. I make the serious point that there is probably a case for those of us who are in public life, where the hours are difficult and it is difficult to access sport, and it may be something that Sport Ireland may decide to target at elected representatives.