716. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of students who benefit from the school meals scheme in the county of Clare for each of the years 2020 to 2024 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3044/25]
Topics / School Meals Programme
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsSchool Meals Programme
359 questions from 90 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 21 October 2026.
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352 written, 7 oral
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| May 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 3 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 25 |
| October 2026 | 9 |
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736. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of students who benefit from the school meals scheme in County Clare for each of the years 2020 to 2024 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3347/25]
845. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost if the rates for breakfast increased from 75c to €1 per person, cold lunch increased from €1.70 to €2.10 per person, dinner increased from €2.50 to €3.10 per person and hot school meal increased from €3.20 to €4 per person under the school meals programme. [46304/24]
878. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review an aspect of the school meals scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1265/25]
890. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to a recent article (details supplied) which raises a number of concerns about the operation of the hot school meals scheme; if a review of the scheme was carried out before it was expanded to additional schools; if her Department will issue advise to schools when choosing a provider to ensure that the provider meets…
891. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to a recent article (details supplied) which raises a number of concerns about the environmental impacts of the current system of the hot school meals scheme; if any alternative options were explored to reduce single use containers which cannot be recycled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1548/25]
893. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the consideration that is given to the nutritional content of the food provided in the free meals in primary schools; the way the procurement for this service works; the number of different providers that are currently involved in servicing this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1562/25]
896. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is stipulated that a healthy meal approach should be taken to provide meals to the pupils when the contracts for the provision of school meals are being prepared; if the guidance of a dietician is sought in relation to what is appropriate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1606/25]
899. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is satisfied with the food being served as part of the hot meals scheme in primary schools; if the food is healthy; her views on concerns raised by a parent (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1701/25]