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From International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS); Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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From International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS); Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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There is a contractual obligation on all service providers of Accommodation Centres that a 28 day menu be provided and that residents are consulted on that menu. Menus must meet the reasonable dietary and cultural needs of the different ethnic groups accommodated at the centre. All food is traceable and sourced in accordance with Food Safety Authority of Ireland guidelines.
The menu provided in any given centre will reflect the dietary needs and preferences of the residents in that particular centre. Under the terms of the contract, the service provider is also required to consult regularly with residents to help ensure the produce available in the in-house store is both ethically and culturally appropriate to their needs.
Substantial efforts are invested in ensuring the food preparation and dining facilities meet the needs of residents in the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) accommodation. New National Standards for Accommodation Centres came into effect as of 1 January 2021. The Standards also include commitments in relation to the provision of food, including access to a varied diet that respects cultural, religious, dietary, nutritional and medical requirements.