Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2007
25 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland on the enforcement of the food labelling laws in view of their report to her Department of breaches in the law under her jurisdiction following an investigation of 90 food businesses completed in 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8839/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has regular ongoing contact with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland on a whole range of matters including labelling.
The Food Safety Authority's Chief Audit Manager and three Audit Managers conducted the audit of the 90 food premises in question. Following this audit, the FSAI provided each of the official agencies with a copy of the report on those premises under their supervision, which were inspected. The Authority has confirmed that follow up action was taken by way of additional visits and inspections and that the matters, which required attention, have now been rectified.
