Seanad debates

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Health Awareness and Physical Fitness: Motion

 

6:00 pm

Photo of Labhrás Ó MurchúLabhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

We must reassess the information provided to us. There is no doubt that it is not sufficient merely to talk about obesity, lack of exercise and so on. This issue impacts on every Department. We cannot blame the Government because it is a problem going back over the decades. However, the matter has been brought forward for discussion by way of Private Members' time. We must avail of the opportunity in the near future, whether through Private Members' business, statements or otherwise, to show respect for the work done in producing this report, express our appreciation of that and, above all, treat this matter with the seriousness it deserves. If we do not approach the problem with sufficient conviction we will be discussing it in years to time, the numbers dying prematurely will increase and we will have lost an opportunity to take action in line with our responsibility as Members of this House.

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