Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have a problem with obesity. There has been significant research that shows that if children up to the age of 12 years are obese the likelihood of being obese into adulthood ranges from 80% to 90%. We all know the health implications and challenges that presents to the health service. I understand that based on this research the Government is planning to produce a task force report on the measures to be taken by it to reduce the incidence of obesity.

Many thousands volunteer with sporting organisation that engage children in sporting activity.

Many teachers and parents take children at weekends, evenings and so on. While there is engagement at that level we need a coherent strategy and a coherent plan. I believe something will be published this year but what is the timeline and at what stage is it? When is it likely that an announcement will be made? I would welcome any insight into what is being proposed.