Health officials have warned that our obesity problem is becoming Ireland’s fastest growing health issue and warn it could be as bad as the United States in 10 years time.

Recommendations aimed at reducing the occurrence of Sudden Death Syndrome are to be published later this month.

Caroline O’Doherty

The Government must establish a national agency to co-ordinate radically-improved services for suicide – the biggest killer of 15 to 24 year-olds, it was claimed today.

The Minister for Health is to hold a press conference today to address the crisis in medical staffing.