AQW 10372/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of children in 2023-24 that (i) were entitled to Free School Meals; and (ii) applied for Free School Meals.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 18 April 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 18 April 2024
- Answer due by
- 3 May 2024
- Answered
- 26 April 20248 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Figures below have been sourced from the Education Authority and relate to the 19 April 2024.
Total number of children entitled to Free School Meals - 97,374
Total number of applications for Free School Meals – 109,406
Education Authority Free School Meal entitlement and application figures include nursery, primary and post primary aged pupils, and FE students.