Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)

I am sorry about that. I will respond to some of the comments. According to the task force, approximately two thirds of the recommendations have been implemented. A sub-group of the intersectoral group on obesity is working to develop a treatment algorithm for adults and children. The new cardiovascular policy which will be submitted to Cabinet after the Easter break will address the health promotion and prevention aspects of cardiovascular disease, including stroke. It will set population targets for healthy body weight and other lifestyle risk factors.

Mandatory food labelling will be introduced and will allow for the use of national systems, including traffic lights, and guideline daily amounts.

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