Taoiseach insists Ireland's health sector is 'not a black hole'

The Taoiseach has insisted Ireland's health sector is "not a black hole" as the department fights off a myriad of criticism.

"I feel that we should also make space to tell people what is good about the health service and there is quite a lot. Analysis by the Healthy Ireland Unit in the Department of Health shows that 60% of Irish adults are overweight or obese, with only one in three adults meeting physical activity guidelines or eating enough fruit and vegetables.

"The Healthy Ireland 2019 campaign aims to help you get the information you need to make positive changes to improve your physical and mental health.

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