Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2026
1179. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with maternity hospitals and other related services in relation to the latest recall of infant formula (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10292/26]
View answer1180. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the way in which confirmation can be provided that there were no cases of illness reported in relation to a recall of infant formula (details supplied); the way in which a family could report such a case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10293/26]
View answer1182. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the coordination that took place between the Health Products Regulatory Authority, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, maternity services, public health bodies and any other related agencies to proactively identify any potential health impacts related to the recall of infant formula (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10295/26]
View answer1183. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the formal process that exists in terms to report an infant formula recall to maternity hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10296/26]
View answer1184. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the formal process that exists to report an infant formula recall to neonatal units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10297/26]
View answer1185. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the formal process that exists to report an infant formula recall to GPs and other local doctor services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10298/26]
View answer1186. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the formal process that exists to report an infant formula recall to public health nursing units and other local doctor services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10299/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1179, 1180, 1182, 1183, 1184, 1185 and 1186 together.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as these are operational matters, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.
