Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2020
830. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if legislation will be introduced that will require mandatory CCTV recording in meat factories such as that introduced by the Scottish Government to protect public and animal health and food safety and transparency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41693/20]
View answerAll slaughter plants whose meat is destined for human consumption must meet the requirements set out in detailed EU regulations relating to food safety and animal health and welfare. Installation of CCTV at slaughter establishments is not a mandatory regulatory requirement. My Department keeps the issue regarding CCTV at slaughter plants under review.
My Department has a permanent veterinary presence in each of the slaughter plants under its supervision and Department staff carry out regular checks as part of official regulatory controls.
