Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
685. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Social Protection when some local primary schools in County Leitrim (details supplied) will receive funding for invoices supplied in relation to school meals delivered. [3460/26]
View answerThe objective of the School Meals Programme is to provide regular, nutritious food to children to support them in taking full advantage of the education provided to them. The programme is an important component of policies to encourage school attendance and extra educational achievement.
The status of the schools for the 2025/26 year stated by the deputy above are as follows:
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ST PATRICKS NS |
Claim Awarded and payment has issued |
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COOTEHALL NS |
Claim Awarded and payment has issued |
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SCOIL MHUIRE NS |
Claim Pending - Awaiting further Information from this school which they have advised they will submit in the coming days. |
I trust this clarifies the matter.
