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McConalogue calls for testing in meat, dairy plants

written by Chris McNulty May 1, 2020
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CHARLIE McConalogue has called for immediate Covid-19 testing in meat and dairy processing plants.

The Donegal-based TD, who is the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture, Food, and the was speaking following the emergence of six confirmed clusters of the novel coronavirus in plants throughout the country.  

“I am calling on the Minister for Health, his Department and the Minister for Agriculture to coordinate a testing regime for those who work in meat and dairy processing plants,” Deputy McConalogue said.

“I understand there are at least six confirmed clusters in meat processing plants at this time.

“The Government need to act on this immediately before the rate of transmission in meat processing plants increases.

“There are approximately 15k employees in the meat packing industry in Ireland. They are vital to ensuring the food supply chain is stable here at home and in Europe.

“The safety of employees in plants is integral to this process. We need a robust testing regime implemented for their safety right away.

“90 per cent of all dairy and beef produced is exported to markets abroad. If there is a problem in any step of the process ultimately it is the farmer and local economy that take the hit.

“The Minister must be swift in taking actions to prevent any disruption to the food supply chain.

“Meat processors themselves have been proactive in protecting their employees but they need support in these unprecedented times.

“As testing continues to grow in the State a part of this testing must be dedicated to those in meat and dairy processing plants affected by clusters or suspected clusters.”

McConalogue calls for testing in meat, dairy plants was last modified: May 1st, 2020 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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