Agriculture and the Food Supply Chain Bill
The Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill, as it stands, will not make it any clearer to farmers and consumers who is profiting most from the production and sale of essential food items.
Testing at meat processing plants
I spoke on RTÉ’s Today with Claire Byrne about the news that Covid testing at meat processing plants has been suspended temporarily by the HSE so it can meet a “significant rise in demand” for testing in the community.
Michael McNamara discussing Meat Plants on RTÉ
I spoke to Claire Byrne on RTÉ today about the latest revelations on how meat plants treat their workers, which will come as no surprise to farmers given the treatment they receive.
Proportionate response to pubs is essential
A proportionate response to all risks is essential. No evidence to support the singling out of pubs over, for example, meat plants in the State’s response.
Acting Chief Medical Officer at COVID-19 Committee
At the COVID-19 Committee today, I questioned Dr. Ronan Glynn (Acting Chief Medical Officer) on meat plant and restaurant inspections, the impact of Covid-19 on mental health and the implications of an economic slowdown on our health service.
Meat Industry Ireland and HSA at COVID Committee
Meat Industry Ireland and the Health and Safety Authority appeared before the COVID-19 Committee today.
4-day turnaround for Covid-19 tests is insufficient
The COVID-19 Committee’s recommendation for a 24-hour turnaround for Covid-19 tests is nowhere near being meet by the HSE. Ireland cannot control the spread of this virus if our system of testing is insufficient.