Eamonn Coghlan (Independent)

Later in Private Members' business, the Independent Senators will present a motion on child health issues. Yesterday, Members attended a briefing in the audio-visual room by Professor Donal O'Shea, University College Dublin, and Professor Niall Mynagh, Dublin City University, on childhood obesity levels and learned of the shocking statistics concerning the long-term health implications of these. This Private Members' debate is important to every Member. I seek the support of fellow Senators to be present this afternoon for Private Members' business and ensure a robust debate. Will the Leader confirm if the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, will attend this debate?