Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 December 2025
187. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department plans to introduce an allergy awareness campaign in the current school year for students, SNAs, teachers, and other school staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70495/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Education and Youth does not have plans to introduce an allergy awareness campaign in the current school year for students, SNAs, teachers, and other school staff.
I am informed that Safefood is an all-island body whose role is to promote awareness and knowledge of food safety and nutrition on the island of Ireland.
Safefood works with a range of stakeholders, including the Irish Food Allergy Network, to provide in-person events such as training workshops and webinars and develop practical resources that are targeted at specific audiences to ensure relevant allergen management in specific food environments.
This includes schools and childcare settings. Safefood has developed resources to assist the providers in accommodating and protecting children in their care who may have food allergy or intolerance. These resources can be accessed here: www.safefood.net/education/allergies.
Safefood is currently updating allergy information for primary schools in Ireland. This is being carried out in association with the Irish Primary Principals Network (IPPN), Irish primary schools and IFAN.
