Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2025
590. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a school (details supplied), which received DEIS status in 2022, has not yet been approved to provide hot meals to its students; the steps her Department will take to ensure that the school can access the hot school meals programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66158/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.
I can confirm that Our lady Mercy School, Beaumont have made an application for the School Meals Programme and this was received on the 3rd October 2025. We have requested further information on the school's application.
My Department have been in touch with the school and they have confirmed they will send in the information required and when it is received a decision will be made.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
