135 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the health issues surrounding hydrogenated vegetable oils in the food industry and that certain states in the US are phasing them out due to the high risk of cardiovascular disease and other health implications associated with these oils; her policy and that of the EU which exists regarding trans fats and other such oils; if there are changes expected to legislation in the coming years; if she will provide a commitment that food safety and public health will be a priority within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35472/09]

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135 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the health issues surrounding hydrogenated vegetable oils in the food industry and that certain states in the US are phasing them out due to the high risk of cardiovascular disease and other health implications associated with these oils; her policy and that of the EU which exists regarding trans fats and other such oils; if there are changes expected to legislation in the coming years; if she will provide a commitment that food safety and public health will be a priority within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35472/09]

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