Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2024
275. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education if there are supports available through her Department to assist second-level schools who are not designated in DEIS categories to develop services and facilities to provide hot meals in their schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3938/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has in place detailed design guidelines for primary and post-primary schools. These guidelines, which are available on my Department's web-site, currently provide for a standard range of servery and eating facilities in the design of new post-primary schools.
At post-primary level, a kitchenette is provided off the General Purpose/Dining Area. The kitchenette may be used to prepare light refreshments and should be equipped with a cooker, a water boiler, a fridge, a dishwasher, worktop and a suitable sink.
The School Meals Programme is under the remit of the Department of Social Protection.
