Eamonn Coghlan (Independent)

I notice the young students in the Visitors Gallery today, who are all looking very fit and obviously come from a very good school. I was watching the "Prime Time" television programme last night, which dealt with the epidemic of obesity that is facing Ireland and much of the rest of the world. The forecast is not very good for our nation. I am currently doing some research on schools in Ireland which I hope to present to the House in the near future. Recommendations are being made for a sugar tax. I am not sure whether I agree with that or whether it is the answer to our problems. I believe this is not just a health issue but also an education issue. When I am ready to present my findings to the House, will it be possible to bring both the Minister for Health and the Minister for Education and Skills into the House at the one time? I do not want to be pointing this directly at the Department of Education and Skills or to the Department of Health, but when my findings are presented, we may save the Government a lot of money in 15 or 20 years if the recommendations are implemented. The only way we can do this is through bringing both Departments together at the one time. I am wondering whether this can happen.