Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My apologies. The pilot scheme in 2019 benefited approximately 6,700 students at a cost of €2.5 million. A further €5.5 million was made available in the last budget. That means the students who heretofore were availing of the cold lunch option are now in a position to avail of the hot lunch option. This is a very important scheme and I appreciate the Deputy raising it.

I am working closely with the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, in rolling out that capacity as far possible. I acknowledge her role and work on this issue, as it falls within her remit.