Meat Processing Plants

Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Questions (877)

Matt Carthy

Question:

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]

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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.

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