Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 328: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs 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. [26401/10]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised that there are no Government-run canteens in operation in any of the Government buildings occupied by my Department or by State bodies/agencies funded from my Department's Vote Group. With regard to commercially-run cafés or restaurants, I am advised that a commercially run café is in operation in the National Disability Authority. There is also a café operating in Údarás na Gaeltachta which is subsidised by the agency itself and, thus, could not be considered to be commercial in the strictest sense. I am advised that the sourcing of food in both of these facilities is undertaken in the context of ensuring value for money, while also supporting local producers.