Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This is a good news story for children. Some families might not have as much as others. At least they know their children are going in every day and getting a hot meal, which is a game-changer. All schools, but particularly primary schools, should provide these meals. Schools can now reapply. We need to contact all the schools in order that they know about this. The programme needs to be extended to all schools. As I said, it is excellent. Many parents are ringing me to say it is a great success. I thank the Minister, the Government and everyone who has worked on and who has shown commitment to this programme. It is really important that we look after our children's futures, and that is what we are doing.

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