Public Health Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Ceisteanna (658)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

658. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update in the finalisation of a public health policy arising from the launch of the consultative process which commenced in June 2011; and when these proposals are likely to be presented to Dáil Éireann. [2986/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Work is progressing well on the development of a Health and Wellbeing Framework. A large scale consultation process was undertaken at the national and regional level and involving members of the public. The Framework is due to be discussed by Cabinet in the near future.