Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2010
148 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Finance the number of Government-run canteens operating in Government buildings in his Department and agencies; the number of commercially-run cafes or restaurants that are operating in Government buildings in his Department and agencies; if there is a policy in his Department and agencies to source food locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26404/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are three commercially run canteens operating within my Department. These canteens are located in the Department's offices at 7-9 Merrion Row, Lansdowne House and Tullamore. In all cases the canteens are operated by external contractors. The situation regarding bodies under the aegis of my Department is as follows:
Revenue Commissioners
The Revenue Commissioners have four commercially run canteens in operation in buildings occupied by Revenue staff. A soup/sandwich delivery service is also available to one building.
Office of Public Works
The Office of Public Works have two canteens for staff in Trim and Dublin, these are operated under concession and run by private commercial operators.
The State Laboratory
The State Laboratory is located in the Backweston campus near Celbridge, the Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is also located on the same campus. There is a canteen on site for the use of both organisations which is operated by a commercial contractor. The sourcing of food in all of the above commercially run canteens is a matter for the respective canteen management.
