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

Mr. Carroll spoke briefly on the meat industry's position on unannounced inspections but more on the HSA's response. This sector is now under greater scrutiny. Given the recommendation made here earlier today by Ms Edel McGinley, director of Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, I hope MII would welcome measures that could increase transparency and address public concern. Does the delegation support unannounced labour and health and safety inspections, and not just veterinary inspections, by State authorities? If the inspectors cannot have immediate access to the factory, does the delegation believe a penalty should be imposed?