Meat Processing Plants

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 February 2021

Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Ceisteanna (877)

Matt Carthy

Ceist:

877. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of unannounced HIQA inspections carried out in meat processing plants since December 2020; the locations and dates of these inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7060/21]

Freagraí scríofa

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.

Questions Nos. 878 to 880, inclusive, answered with Question No. 875.