Health Information and Quality Authority

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 November 2020

Wednesday, 25 November 2020

Questions (256)

Matt Carthy

Question:

256. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of unannounced HIQA inspections carried out in meat processing plants since July 2020; the locations and dates of these inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39109/20]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is an independent authority that exists to improve health and social care services for the people of Ireland.

HIQA does not carry out inspections of meat processing plants.