System controls see pork and bacon get all-clear

ALL the necessary controls are now in place to enable the restoration of Irish pork and bacon supplies to consumers.

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Minister Brendan Smith, who announced the move last night, said these controls, which were developed since Sunday, allow those in the pig meat industry to resume the supply and sale of Irish pork and bacon products.

Mr Smith’s statement came as the Government continued marathon talks with pig processors that would ensure a resumption of slaughtering and the industry’s future viability.