Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Today's edition of the Irish Independent carried a full page article on the dangers of obesity, not only directed at young children but on the dangers of excess eating for all of us over Christmas. It makes sobering reading and breaks down into specific areas the calorie intake which even for a mince pie, will add 283 calories to one's daily intake. I commend the Irish Independent and hope other newspapers will take note because the way forward is by getting the message out.