Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 296: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the initiatives for which she will provide funding which directly seek to address the growing problem of obesity here, particularly among young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40599/06]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The National Taskforce on Obesity published a 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.

The HSE has the lead responsibility for implementing those recommendations of the National Taskforce on Obesity relevant to the health sector and has been allocated €3 million for this purpose. My Department has therefore 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.