84 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills with regard to the dangers of obesity in Ireland, his views on whether it would make more sense to educate and train young persons regarding the dangers of eating food which is unhealthy for them throughout their school years rather than waiting until they are finished school and then trying to alert them to the calories contained in food by forcing the providers and sellers of such food to account for the calorie content on menus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34178/12]

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84 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills with regard to the dangers of obesity in Ireland, his views on whether it would make more sense to educate and train young persons regarding the dangers of eating food which is unhealthy for them throughout their school years rather than waiting until they are finished school and then trying to alert them to the calories contained in food by forcing the providers and sellers of such food to account for the calorie content on menus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34178/12]

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