4 d. ago Hot School Meals: The intentions are good, but the delivery is poor

Jen Cummins says the programme is built on the right principle, but food waste, poor design and a one-size-fits-all approach risk undermining children’s health and learning.

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5 d. ago Darina Allen says school meals should be sourced locally and made from scratch

The Irish chef said that children should be taught about how their meals connect to their local area and the seasons.

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5 d. ago Darina Allen tells TDs hot school meals are 'not fit for purpose' (not everyone agreed though)

The Oireachtas Education Committee discussed the food programme this morning.

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5 d. ago Celebrity chef Darina Allen tells TDs hot school meals are 'not fit for purpose' (not everyone agreed though)

The Oireachtas Education Committee discussed the food programme this morning.

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1 week ago 'Wrecked by dietitians' and 'sweaty' packaging: Your views on Hot School Meals

Politicians heard this week that the scheme isn’t sustainable, while some teachers said the short time allowed for children to eat isn’t helping.

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1 week ago Hot school meals: We want to hear your thoughts on the good and the bad

It’s been described as ‘good policy, but with flawed execution’ by Educate Together.

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1 week ago Senior garda to tell TDs that AI creating abusive images ia 'abhorrent' and will be investigated

Today’s committee meeting will focus on the regulation of online platforms and online safety.

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1 week ago Senior garda to tell TDs that AI creating abusive images is 'abhorrent' and will be investigated

Today’s committee meeting will focus on the regulation of online platforms and online safety.

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2 w. ago Joint Committee on Education and Youth to discuss Hot School Meals Programme – 13 Jan 2026, 15:15

Joint Committee on Education and Youth to discuss Hot School Meals Programme – 13 Jan 2026, 15:15  Houses of the Oireachtas

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