Geraldine Feeney (Fianna Fail)

I support the request of my colleague, Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill, for a debate on childhood obesity. I ask the Leader whether such a debate could be broadened to include eating disorders and their effects on children and adolescents. While the Cathaoirleach may not remember, this time last year, on the eve of the summer recess, my last request was for Members to have a debate on eating disorders among children and adolescents early in the autumn following the Seanad's return. Together with other Members, I have asked for such a debate four or five times but it has not taken place. As someone who has been campaigning for a long time for changes and for a debate in this regard, I ask the Leader to take special note of this issue in order that such a debate might take place early in the autumn.