Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 April 2009
81 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health and Children the waiting lists for St. Columcille’s Hospital, Dublin 1; the steps being taken by her to aid St. Columcille’s Hospital; the measures being taken to combat obesity here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14045/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn intersectoral group has been established by the Department of Health and Children to oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the National Taskforce on Obesity. The Group comprises representatives of all key stakeholders, including experts from Government Departments and agencies, the food industry, and relevant NGOs.
The inaugural meeting of the group was held in January 2009, chaired by Ms Mary Wallace, Minister of State at the Department with special responsibility for Health Promotion and Food Safety.
The first task of the group was to examine the recommendations contained in the Taskforce report and prepare a report on progress to date on their implementation. It is clear that much work has taken place and that many of the recommendations have been, or are partially implemented. The report is being finalised and should be available shortly.
My Department has asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy on the other issue raised.
