The Hot School Meals programme provides regular, nutritious food to children to support them during their school day.

The programme aired on national television over the weekend.

The pilot scheme will be operational in seven counties.

There's a cap on fees also.

11 schools across the country are part of the programme that will see up to 20 new classrooms developed.

Eric Ehighie is making the remarks ahead of the launch of a black students module at the University of Galway.

The Education and Training Board Excellence Awards celebrates a training boards high standard.

It has also doubled its pupil enrollment.