177. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a company contracted to run a direct provision centre in Salthill, County Galway has been reported as serving food for asylum seekers in plastic bags; his views on whether this is dehumanising and completely inappropriate given the State funding of such operations; if he will address the matter and the quality of food generally in the centre as a matter of urgency; the status of plans to end the direct provision system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54920/21]

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177. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a company contracted to run a direct provision centre in Salthill, County Galway has been reported as serving food for asylum seekers in plastic bags; his views on whether this is dehumanising and completely inappropriate given the State funding of such operations; if he will address the matter and the quality of food generally in the centre as a matter of urgency; the status of plans to end the direct provision system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54920/21]

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