397. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are plans to address issues of packaging waste in the hot school meal programme and to adjust procurement guidance, or carry out trials, to support models which reduce both packaging and food waste, support sourcing of quality local ingredients, and ensure the food is cooked and served fresh, as the nutritional review and Ipsos survey do not address these issues. [69736/26]

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397. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are plans to address issues of packaging waste in the hot school meal programme and to adjust procurement guidance, or carry out trials, to support models which reduce both packaging and food waste, support sourcing of quality local ingredients, and ensure the food is cooked and served fresh, as the nutritional review and Ipsos survey do not address these issues. [69736/26]

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1. 6 October 2026

   School Meals Programme

   397. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are plans to address issues of packaging waste in the hot school meal programme and to adjust procurement guidance, or carry out trials, to support models which reduce both packaging and food waste, support sourcing of quality local ingredients, and ensure the food is cooked and served fresh, as the nutritional review and Ipsos survey do not address these issues. [69736/26]

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