Minister Dara Calleary reveals third of hot school meals do not meet ‘nutritional standards’ as inspection plan detailed
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February 18, 2026
AT LEAST a third of hot school meals on offer do not meet basic nutritional standards, Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary has said. TDs, parents and others have raised concerns about the nutritional value of hot school meals, with Irish celebrity chef Darina Allen comparing them to "airline food". A dietitian was appointed in September...
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