619. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health if, despite the opposition to such a measure which is driven by commercial interests and a complete unwillingness to accept the growing scientific and medical evidence which demonstrates that sugar, in various processed forms, is responsible for the substantial increase in obesity-related health problems, he is committed to introducing measures to encourage healthier eating and encourage business to reduce such harmful ingredients in products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41110/13]

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619. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health if, despite the opposition to such a measure which is driven by commercial interests and a complete unwillingness to accept the growing scientific and medical evidence which demonstrates that sugar, in various processed forms, is responsible for the substantial increase in obesity-related health problems, he is committed to introducing measures to encourage healthier eating and encourage business to reduce such harmful ingredients in products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41110/13]

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