Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Will the special action group on obesity focus on children in primary and second level schools? The earlier we start to make an intervention, the better. We need to involve the Department of Education and Skills and other agencies because there is always a risk with the presentation of such information that we might stigmatise some people, particularly young people who might be overweight, which could contribute to other health related problems as they grow older. The greatest care must be employed in promoting fitness and good health with a particular focus on obesity.

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