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Minister Heydon announces over €800,000 for six research projects
Niamh Murphy
Minister Martin Heydon has announced awards for six new policy-focused research projects and launches the 2024 call to inform policy and strategic needs.
25 March 2024 News
Mouse, bone and worms found in food among complaints made to FSAI
Almost 60% of complaints made to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland last year related to poor hygiene and food being unfit for consumption.
22 March 2024 News
Food safety watchdog examines hygiene concerns at Kepak plant in Wales
Kepak said its food safety standards are independently verified, working closely with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) who have a daily presence onsite.
Cavan slaughterhouse suspended from operating
Inspectors from Cavan County Council and the Department of Agriculture found a number of non-compliances at the factory.
26 January 2024 News
92 enforcement orders served on food businesses in 2023
2023 was not a good year for enforcement orders, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, writes Janine Kennedy.
12 January 2024 News
Recall issued for batch of Lidl deluxe Irish carved peppered turkey breast
Food safety authorities issued the recall notice after an incorrect use-by date was listed on the front of the pack.
9 January 2024 News
42t of product ‘unfit for human consumption’ disposed of by cheese plant
The dairy product was disposed of as category two animal by-product following an audit by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
6 January 2024 News
Batch of Carroll's ham recalled by FSAI
Recall of a batch of Carroll's of Tullamore crumbed ham due to incorrect use-by date.
12 December 2023 News
Milk Quality Ireland calls for restoration of VAT refund on farm equipment
Recent changes brought in by Revenue are affecting the VAT refund items on farms, such as milk bulk tanks, milking parlour equipment, meal bins, automatic calf feeders and automatic scrapers.
12 December 2023 News
Reality bites on farm payments
Changes in the VAT goalposts mean the net cost of some investments have dramatically changed to the farmer.
22 November 2023 Viewpoints
Bluetongue: ban on cattle and sheep moving from Britain to Ireland
Bluetongue does not affect human or food safety, but, if found here, would have a very negative impact on animal welfare and the livestock sector.
13 November 2023 News