Food Poverty

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 November 2020

Thursday, 26 November 2020

Ceisteanna (297)

Bríd Smith

Ceist:

297. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if a food bank in Waterford operated by an organisation (details supplied) is entitled to impose a charge on recipients of the food; and if her Department has provided funding for the initiative. [39430/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

As my Department does not provide funding for the initiative referred to by the Deputy, I am not in a position to comment on its operation by the named organisation.