Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011
100 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills his policy on the placing of vending machines in schools at both primary and secondary level; if any restrictions on the installation of such machines are in place; the details of his policy on encouraging healthy eating in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25377/11]
View answerIn accordance with the provisions of the Education Act 1998, the Board of Management is the body charged with the direct governance of a school.
It is a matter for each school to devise guidelines around the types of food that are available on the school premises and such policies should be driven by the needs and welfare of the pupils.
I am aware that many schools have, in cooperation with their parents' associations, developed healthy eating policies and I would encourage others to do so.
