Mr Creed told The Irish Times that a National Outbreak Management team being led by the HSE has met twice and is due to meet again this Tuesday to examine the situation at meat plants. Both Siptu and the ICMSA have called for temperature testing of all meat plant workers and Mr Creed said it was his understanding that this was already happening at many of the licensed plants. Significant challenge“Any individual with Covid-19 or any plant where it’s a problem is a significant challenge,” said Mr Creed. Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said meat processors are cooperating with public health officials. Speaking on RTÉ Radio’s This Week programme, Mr Creed said workers who are awaiting test results should not return to work until they are given the all-clear.

Source: The Irish Times May 17, 2020 15:56 UTC