Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 November 2020
84. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 83 of 10 November 2020, the outcomes of the 13 inspections mentioned since level 5 restrictions commenced; and the number of inspection reports issued as a result of the inspection of the facilities. [37611/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the reply to Oral PQ 83 of 10 November it was outlined that, since the introduction of level 5 restrictions on the 21 October 2020, the Health and Safety Authority had, at that point, carried out 13 inspections of meat processing plants. I have been advised by the Health and Safety Authority that 10 Reports of Inspection (ROIs) issued arising from these 13 inspections.
Inspections carried out by the Health and Safety Authority at meat processing plants involves engagement with on-site personnel including management, health and safety advisors, COVID-19 Lead Worker Representatives, safety representatives and officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Inspectors also liaise, pre and post-inspection, with the Chair of the relevant local Outbreak Control Team to ensure effective planning and feedback.
