Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, Solidarity)
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2313. To ask the Minister for Health whether evaluation has taken place regarding the implementation of the Irish food allergy network’s guidance about best practices in schools and childcare settings. [45577/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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The Department of Health does not currently have plans to implement the Irish Food Allergy Network’s guidance about best practices in schools and childcare settings.

I am informed that Safefood is an all-island body whose role is to promote awareness and knowledge of food safety and nutrition on the island of Ireland.

Safefood works with a range of stakeholders, including the Irish Food Allergy Network, to provide in-person events such as training workshops and webinars and develop practical resources that are targeted at specific audiences to ensure relevant allergen management in specific food environments.

This includes schools and childcare settings. Safefood has developed resources to assist the providers in accommodating and protecting children in their care who may have food allergy or intolerance. These resources can be accessed here www.safefood.net/education/allergies.

Safefood is currently updating allergy information for primary schools in Ireland.  This is being carried out in association with the Irish Primary Principals Network (IPPN), Irish primary schools and IFAN.