Task Force on Childhood Obesity.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2004

Tuesday, 22 June 2004

Questions (87)

Trevor Sargent

Question:

80 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of meetings of the task force on childhood obesity that have taken place; the levels of remuneration for those involved in the task force; when the task force intends to report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18482/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The national task force on obesity was established on the 10 March 2004. There have been five plenary meetings to date. The members of the task force do not receive any remuneration and an obesity strategy document is expected by December 2004.