Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2010
48 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of Government run canteens operating in Government buildings in her Department and its agencies; the number of commercially run cafes or restaurants operating in Government buildings and in her Department and agencies; if there is a policy in her Department and its agencies to source the food served in the food outlet locally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18383/10]
View answerThere is one commercially run restaurant operating in my Department's headquarters, Hawkins House. The company source food largely from Irish Companies and the beef used is 100% traceable to the farm from which it was sourced. The company has implemented and maintains a quality management system to the standard of ISO 9001:2008. The position regarding the agencies is a matter for the agencies them selves. My Department is requesting them to reply directly to the Deputy in this regard.
