The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today announced that Mr Greg Dempsey has been appointed Chief Executive. Mr Dempsey is currently Deputy Secretary General at the Department of Health and will take up office following the conclusion of tenure of the current Chief Executive, Dr Pamela Byrne, on March 1st 2025.
A native of Dublin, Mr Dempsey is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, holding a BSc in Financial Information Systems and is qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant. He is a member of the Board of the Institute of Public Administration, and a member of the State Claims Agency Advisory Committee.
Mr Dempsey has worked in the Department of Health for over a decade, where he was previously Assistant Secretary and Head of Finance, before becoming Deputy Secretary where he heads the Corporate Affairs Division overseeing the highest standards of corporate governance in the Department. Prior to that, he was Chief Finance & Operations Officer with the Department of Finance, having joined there from in the Central Bank. Before he joined the public sector, Mr Dempsey had a distinguished career in the private sector, where he worked in a number of Financial Services firms, including as CEO of Zurich Bank.
Commenting on the announcement, Ms Ann Horan, (Chairperson FSAI) stated that Mr Dempsey brings a wide breath of expertise and leadership to the role of Chief Executive that will be invaluable in steering the FSAI to maintain its primary role in protecting consumers’ health and interests in relation to food safety.
“The Board is delighted to welcome Mr Dempsey as the new Chief Executive of the FSAI. Mr Dempsey’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the FSAI, as we roll out our new Strategy 2025-2029, which sets out an ambitious roadmap to continue safeguard consumer health and enhance trust in Ireland’s robust food safety system. With his exceptional leadership skills, and a clear vision for the future, we are confident that he will safeguard and further drive the FSAI’s exemplary track record in delivering its legal mandate,” said Ms Horan.
“On behalf of the FSAI, I wish to thank our outgoing Chief Executive, Dr Pamela Byrne for her exemplary leadership during her tenure. Dr Byrne’s vision, passion, hard work and commitment to food safety has been instrumental in the FSAI continuing to be a highly regarded regulatory agency both nationally and internationally. We wish Dr Byrne all the best in her future endeavours and look forward to building on the strong foundations she has established,” Ms Horan concluded.
Recall of Gleesons Butchers Ready Meals due to production in an unapproved establishment
Alert Summary dated Monday, 27th January 2025.
Category 1: For Action. Alert Notification: 2025.04. Product Identification: Please see table below. Batch Code: Please see table below. Country Of Origin: Ireland.
Message: The below Gleesons Butchers ready meals are subject to recall as they were produced in an unapproved establishment, which is not subject to official controls.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Product Name.
Batch code.
Gleesons Butchers Stir-Fried Chicken with Noodles.
All batches and all use-by dates
Gleesons Butchers Chicken Korma with Basmati Rice.
All batches and all use-by dates
Gleesons Butchers Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice.
All batches and all use-by dates
Gleesons Butchers Mild Chicken Jalfrezi Stirfry with Basmati Rice.
All batches and all use-by dates
Gleesons Butchers Thai Green Chicken Currywith Basmati Rice.
All batches and all use-by dates
Action Required by Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.
Food Safety Authority of Ireland recall specific batches of Marks and Spencer breaded chicken products, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
M&S have only one food outlet serving consumers in Clonmel, South Co. Tipperary.
Alert Summary dated Friday, 24th January 2025.
Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2025.03 Product Identification: Please see table hereunder. Batch Code: Please see table below. Country Of Origin: Ireland
Message: The below batches of Marks and Spencer Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Burger and 2 Chicken Kyivs are being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Product Name.
Use by Dates.
Marks and Spencer Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Burger.
26.01.2025
30.01.2025
31.01.2025
01.02.2025
Marks and Spencer 2 Chicken Kyivs
26.01.2025
Nature Of Danger: People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
Action Required: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
Recall of specific batches of Cape Herb and Spice products due to the possible presence of plastic pieces.
Alert Summary dated Thursday, January 23rd 2025.
Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2025.02 Product Identification: Please see table below. Batch Code: Please see table below. Country Of Origin: South Africa
Message: The below batches of Cape Herb & Spice products are being recalled due to the possible presence of plastic pieces. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.
Product Name –Grinders
Pack size
Best before dates
Cape Herb & Spice Seasoned Salt.
240g
All products listed with best before dates from September 2026 to May 2027 inclusive.
Retailers: Are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Wholesalers/distributors: Are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers. Caterers: Should not use the implicated batches. Consumers: Are advised not to use the implicated batches.
Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) warn of recall of a batch of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Alert Summary dated Friday, January 17th, 2025.
Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2025.01 Product Identification: Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge, pack size: 150g, approval number: IE 1059 EC Batch Code: Best before date: 11/05/25
Message:Lidl Ireland is recalling the above batch of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.
Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks, but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required by Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch of cheese.
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