Fast food may be banned in schools

Niall Murray, Education Correspondent

Education Minister Mary Hanafin told the Dáil last week that her department is examining the lack of control by school management on what can be sold by private companies operating canteens and vending machines in PPP schools.

“We are considering that [issue] regarding any future PPPs. They all have canteen facilities and serve hot food, so we want to ensure it is healthy,” Ms Hanafin said.