Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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172. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the provision of a service at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21240/19]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As part of Budget 2019, it was announced that DEASP would commence a pilot scheme from September 2019, providing Hot School Meals in 36 primary schools for an estimated 7,200 children at a cost of €1m for 2019 and €2.5m in 2020.

All primary schools will be issued with an invitation to submit an expression of interest to participate in the pilot this week. Schools will have until Wednesday, 12 June to submit an Expression of Interest to participate in the pilot. Schools will be selected having regard to geographical spread, numbers enrolled, range of suppliers and the overall budget available for the pilot in 2019 and 2020 (€1m and €2.5 respectively).