Stormont has been criticised for awarding a catering contract to a company accused of providing 'substandard' food services for asylum seekers and prisoners
Stormont has been criticised for awarding a catering contract to a company accused of providing "substandard" food services for asylum seekers and prisoners.
Read more:Two MLAs hit £7,000 office costs spending limit three months early amid rising energy bills She questioned whether controversy surrounding the company had been considered in the decision by the Assembly Commission, a body made up of representatives of the main parties which runs Parliament Buildings.
In the Republic, Aramark was awarded an Irish government contract to provide meals at hubs for Ukrainian refugees. It also provides catering services to three direct-provision centres for asylum seekers in Athlone, Clare and Cork. In a statement an Assembly spokeswoman said: "Under the contract awarded, Aramark provide catering, cleaning, porterage and helpdesk services.
Aramark was also approached for comment. It has previously stressed that it operates to the "highest international standards" and supports asylum seekers by providing "quality services which help make their lives more comfortable".
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