Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

That issue will not change quickly, unfortunately. We have been looking for the health strategy to be implemented for a long time.

Regarding the recent session in Budapest, given the importance of cardiovascular disease and the fact it is the second biggest contributor to mortality, it strikes me, and it is disappointing, that the senior Minister was not there. That is just a comment.

I will ask about a few other issues. Lifestyle was talked about, and it was said that 80% of serious heart disease is preventable. What is the split between genetic or inherited conditions and lifestyle or environmental impacts?