Ivor Callely
Ceist:95 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of restaurants operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16899/99]
Written Answers. - Restaurant Statistics.
Under section 2 of the Food Hygiene Regulations, 1950 (Commencement of Part IV) Order, 1951, as amended, restaurant is defined as a "premises in which is carried on the business of selling meals to the public". The health boards have responsibility for the registration of restaurants.
I have sought the information requested by the Deputy and, based on returns I have received from the health boards, I am advised that there are approximately 6,610 restaurants currently registered and operating in Ireland. The number of restaurants currently registered and operating in each health board area is as follows:
|
Health Board Area |
No. of Restaurants Operating |
|
Eastern Health Board |
2,283 |
|
South-Eastern Health Board |
670 |
|
North-Western Health Board |
488 |
|
Western Health Board |
493 |
|
Midland Health Board |
359 |
|
North-Eastern Health Board |
422 |
|
Southern Health Board |
1,415 |
|
Mid-Western Health Board |
480 |
Total
6,610