The naming of a factory which was fined for the excess trimming of carcases has been delayed until December.

The factory in question was fined for the excessive trimming of three carcases in January 2019. Where carcase trimming is found to be non-compliant, an on-the-spot fine of €200 is applied.

No other incidences of excess trimming have been recorded this year.

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In response to a parliamentary question from Independent TD Carol Nolan, Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed said the names of all factories penalised would be published in December.

Carcase trim hit the headlines last year when non-compliances were identified in three factories. A total of 19 carcases were deemed to have been trimmed excessively in these cases.