Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Friday, 10 July 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

Congregated Settings: Meat Plants

Photo of Holly CairnsHolly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

That would be great and it is perhaps something the committee could consider furthering.

The other issue I wish to raise is the Black Lives Matter movement. Long-overdue conversations about racism in Ireland have also gained prominence recently. Ms McGinley's report highlights issues around institutional racism and discrimination suffered by workers. Given that this House was mostly united in its desire for action on racism in Ireland and abroad, does Ms McGinley have any key recommendations? I know it is a long and complex issue and we are tight on time, but like the previous two Deputies, I would appreciate if any documents on that could be sent on.

As time is tight I will put this in at the end. Ms McGinley's recommendation stresses the importance of inspections. Can she elaborate on the necessity of properly unannounced labour and health and safety inspections by State authorities in meat plants?

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