National Nutrition Policy.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2010

Wednesday, 3 March 2010

Questions (84)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

118 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children when the national nutrition policy will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10428/10]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Health and Children (Deputy Áine Brady)

A national nutrition strategy framework is being developed by my Department but it is not possible at this stage to say when it will be published. However, a number of the strands which will form part of an overall strategy in relation to nutrition have been developed and continue to be developed on an ongoing basis. These include the issue of guidelines on nutrition and healthy eating to specific groups such as hospitals and schools.