Humphreys to prioritise hot school meals plan but plays down €20 rise in welfare rates

At present, there are 2,000 primary schools involved in the hot school meals scheme

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys

Further funding to facilitate the complete rollout of the hot school meals programme will be sought in the upcoming budget, Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has said.

Speaking at the annual pre-budget forum, Ms Humphreys said she wanted to take specific “targeted measures” in the upcoming budget.