In total, some 42 enforcement orders were issued by the FSAI.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has convicted and fined an abattoir owned by Barry McConnon of Corcreaghy, Carrickmacross, Co Louth, to the sum of €2,500.
The prosecution relates to “animal sheds occupied by Barry McConnon” according to the FSAI.
It was one of a number of food premises to come under scrutiny by the watchdog.
The FSAI also issued a closure order to JLM Foods and JLM butchers in Main Street, Tyrrellspass, Co Westmeath, and WW Poultry in Orion Business Centre, Dublin 15.
Consumers have a right to safe food