Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2010

Thursday, 6 May 2010

Ceisteanna (136)

Andrew Doyle

Ceist:

134 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of Government-run canteens operating in Government buildings in his Department and its agencies; the number of commercially-run cafes or restaurants operating in Government buildings and in his Department and agencies; if there is a policy in his Department and its agencies to source the food served in the food outlet locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18384/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

Restaurants in Agriculture House, Dublin, Johnstown Castle, Wexford and Government Offices, Portlaoise, are operated by independent commercial companies.

The food sourced for these canteens is of Irish origin. The operation of such facilities in the State agencies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the agencies themselves as part of their day-to-day activities.