Written answers
Tuesday, 3 February 2004
Department of Finance
Departmental Offices
12:00 pm
Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 279: To ask the Minister for Finance his policy in respect of provision of local, nutritious food in the canteens and restaurants in the Department; the percentage of the purchased provisions which are produced locally; the percentage which is imported; the percentage of the food on sale which is fast food; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3065/04]
Charlie McCreevy (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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While it is a matter of personal preference and individual choice, I would encourage people to eat healthy and nutritious food. My Department, as part of its health and well-being awareness programme, advises and encourages staff in regard to healthy eating.
Cafeteria services in the Department are provided by a private catering firm. The range, quality and sourcing of the food provided is a matter for the catering firm taking account of its customers' tastes and demands.
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