Damien English (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 280: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an interim report has been prepared by the National Taskforce on Obesity; when this report will be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37492/06]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The National Taskforce on Obesity published its final report in 2005 containing 93 recommendations to halt the rise in levels of overweight and obesity. The Taskforce recognises that a multi-sectoral approach is necessary, involving other state agencies and government departments and real engagement of the public and private sectors to implement all of the report's recommendations. It is proposed to utilise social inclusion structures already established as well as other working groups as required to facilitate this.

Responsibility for implementing health sector related recommendations under the Health Act 2004 rests with the Health Service Executive.

I understand that the Health Service Executive has established a Working Group to implement those recommendations of the Task Force on Obesity for which the HSE has the lead responsibility and for which €3 million has been allocated. It is currently undertaking an audit of existing services to reduce and prevent obesity, to identify gaps in current service provision and to make recommendations for future service provision. It has already commenced a number of new initiatives and has secured 8 additional posts this year focused on obesity.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 281: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with orthodontic treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37493/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 282: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding funding for Marino meals on wheels; and if she will give them the maximum support before they are forced to close on 24 December 2006; and if she will work with them on this issue. [37499/06]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.