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Extra.ie
8 hours ago
- Extra.ie
Food Safety Authority of Ireland enforced closures of several businesses this summer
A Dublin branch of German supermarket giant Lidl and a popular tourist hotel in Tralee, County Kerry are just two of the businesses that were forced to close their doors under orders issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) in July. Ten closure orders in total were handed out by the FSAI last month, including the Lidl store on the Sallynoggin Road in Glenageary, Dublin, where the entire premises was ordered to close after rodent droppings were found in multiple locations across the shop floor and the store room. The report also detailed what was described as 'extensive food debris' on the floor of the store room, and 'large amounts of foodstuffs' in areas where rodent droppings were visible on the floors. Photo: Sam Boal/ A live mouse was even observed scampering across the floor in the store room by two environmental health officials, inspecting the store. The order on the store, issued on July 29th, was lifted on August 1st and the HSE conducted a review and approved the store for reopening. In response to the order, a spokesperson for Lidl said 'providing a clean, safe and enjoyable shopping experience for all of our customers is of the utmost importance to us' and the retail giant takes food safety issues 'extremely seriously'. A live mouse was even observed scampering across the floor in the store room by two environmental health officials, inspecting the store. Pic: Shutterstock Lidl has stated that it has since fully collaborated with the HSE and taken necessary steps, including hiring a professional pest control service, conducting a deep clean and full sanitation of the store, and pest-proofing the premises to prevent future issues. Lidl has also reasssured customers that a full internal review of processes has been carried out to ensure cleanliness and food safety at the store. 'We understand and apologise for the concern this has caused and would like to assure our customers that the issue was addressed fully and efficiently', Lidl said. Pic: Getty Images Meanwhile, a popular hotel in Tralee, County Kerry was at the centre of a cockroach infestation, resulting in the closure of its kitchen for a time. The Brandon Hotel suffered what's been described as a 'significant cockroach infestation' in a number of areas of the hotel, including dead roaches in the main kitchen, under fridges, and on the floors of the wash-up area and even the staff canteen. Live cockroaches were even seen in the hotel's restaurant. The closure order was lifted on July 25th. Pic: Getty Images Meanwhile, even theme parks do not escape the scourge of the pests, with a storage unit at the rear of a coffee dock in Emerald Park in Ashbourne, Co Meath closed for a time on July 14th after rat droppings were found in the unit. Environmental inspectors found rodent droppings in an area used for storing food and items like cups, lids, straws, food containers and trays and their report noted that the unit was not pest-proof, with holes in the walls. A number of other businesses hit with closure orders over the past number of weeks include a Londis store on Connaught Street in Athboy, County Meath, Creeds foodstore in Cahir, County Tipperary, and KRS Catering Stall in Clonmel, County Tipperary. Tim Nessa on John's Street in Limerick was served a closure order, as was the Costa Coffee on Dublin's Dawson Street. Wakami Sushi and Asian and Hidden Dojo Asian Streetfood, both based on Phibsborough Road in Dublin, were also forced to close. Pic: Shutterstock The Food Safety Authority of Ireland said that recent incidents involving foodstuffs serve as a stark reminder of the need for businesses handling food to maintain the highest standards of food safety, and that customers are entitled to expect that the food they purchase is safe. The report from the FSAI went on to say that 'Every food business must take its responsibility to comply with food safety law seriously. The FSAI can provide support and advice to food businesses to help them meet their obligations.' 'However, as demonstrated by the enforcement actions this month, where food businesses do not comply with their obligations, we will take action.'
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Chelsea files: Superagent Barat is secret transfer weapon, Blues to be Sky Sports pioneers and Broja deal revealed
Cole Palmer was not impressed with a team-mate last week BLUE DAWN Chelsea files: Superagent Barat is secret transfer weapon, Blues to be Sky Sports pioneers and Broja deal revealed AGENT Ali Barat has emerged as a key figure in Chelsea's transfer window. Not least because the Blues future of one of his star clients, Nicolas Jackson, will be a major issue in the coming days and weeks. Advertisement 8 Ali Barat has been a key figure in Chelsea's transfer window Credit: X 8 The future of Nicolas Jackson is still yet to be decided Credit: Getty Dubai-based Barat looked pretty relaxed sitting in the owners' box at Stamford Bridge for the friendly against Bayer Leverkusen. Especially when you consider Jackson's omission from the matchday squad further fuelled talk that the Senegal striker could be on his way. As well as managing that situation, Barat is also working for Chelsea target Xavi Simons to seal him a move to the Premier League. Advertisement And that has meant him getting involved with the Blues' attempts to sell players like Christopher Nkunku, Carney Chukwuemeka and Tyrique George to the German side. Barat was also instrumental in the deal that took Noni Madueke to Arsenal for a fee of £52m which will be very handy when it comes to balancing the books to comply with Uefa rules. But there is plenty more business to be done at Stamford Bridge and you can expect Barat to be at the heart of it. And whatever happens with Jackson, he will retain a strong powerbase at Chelsea. Barat was named Best Agent at the 2023 Golden Boy awards, after overseeing the deal worth up to £115m that took his client Moises Caicedo from Brighton to the Blues. Advertisement That was also the year Chelsea agreed to sign Ecuador wonderkid Kendry Paez. The Epic client moved to the club this summer after turning 18 and was sent out on loan to sister club Strasbourg for the season. Barat, who also worked on Dean Huijsen's move from Bournemouth to Real Madrid this summer, is being given the "super-agent" tag once applied to former Stamford Bridge gatekeepers like Jorge Mendes and Pini Zahavi. ACCESS ALL AREAS PREMIER LEAGUE fans watching from home will be hearing from players and managers DURING the game this season - and Chelsea could be the pioneers. An update to the Premier League's 'Section K' rules for the new broadcast deal this season means clubs will have to offer a higher level of access to cameras on at least two occasions this season. 8 Sky Sports will have better access to players and managers from this season Credit: Getty Advertisement There are three new elements. Either the manager speaking at half-time, so long as their team are winning, cameras being allowed into the dressing room, or a player who has been substituted off being interviewed while the game is going on. Clubs have to notify the Premier League and broadcasters ahead of their TV fixtures whether they intend to offer up this access. Chelsea host Crystal Palace live on Sky Sports this Sunday and are considering being quick out of the blocks with the new feature. SUMMER SALES WHILE everyone has been quick to criticise Chelsea's spending, they have become very adept at selling. Advertisement A number of senior figures at rival clubs have been privately impressed by the Blues when it comes to moving players on, this summer especially. 8 Armando Broja left Chelsea to join Burnley this season Credit: Instagram @burnleyofficial They are also being rather smart when it comes to structuring deals. Burnley have signed Lesley Ugochukwu and Armando Broja for a combined £35million. And the Blues have been generous when it comes to the terms of the transfers, with lower payments up front. Advertisement Further instalments are due in January and then spread across their respective contracts. However, if Burnley were relegated and felt the need to sell either player, they would have to pay Chelsea the full balance of the fee, which would give the Blues a cashflow boost. NOT FOR KEEPS SPECULATION continues about a Chelsea bid for Gianluigi Donnarunna but the Blues are not in the market for a new goalkeeper in the remainder of the transfer window. And recent claims that Filip Jorgensen is seeking to leave after only a year at the club are also thought to be unfounded. 8 Chelsea are not expected to move for Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer Credit: Getty Advertisement Jorgensen, 23, played every game bar one of the Blues' victorious Conference League campaign last season. But when the Dane was given his chance in the Premier League in February, errors in the defeats by Brighton and Aston Villa led to Robert Sanchez regaining the No1 position. A number of clubs are believed to have enquired about Jorgensen's availability for sale or loan in the current transfer window. But he has no interest in quitting Stamford Bridge and is confident of being given the opportunity to challenge Sanchez for the No 1 spot again. VAO ABOUT THAT WHEN Blues boss Enzo Maresca talked about 'punishing' teenage sensation Estevao, some fans' imagination went into overdrive. Advertisement The Brazilian winger is already a crowd favourite at the Bridge after scoring and generally looking brilliant on his debut in the Leverkusen friendly. 8 Enzo Maresca joked that Estevao was 'punished' after joining Chelsea for scoring against the Blues in the Club World Cup Credit: Getty But Maresca joked that Estevao's new team-mates made it clear when he first arrived at Cobham that they had not forgotten him netting for former club Palmeiras against Chelsea in the Club World Cup quarter final. Maresca told the Men in Blazers YouTube channel: 'We punished him when he arrived, because he scored against us." Some supporters speculated that Estevao might have been forced to endure the tunnel run of slaps, which is said to be a common form of light-hearted training ground discipline. Advertisement But the word is that Maresca was being absolutely tongue in cheek about any kind of retribution being taken on the wonderkid. CAPTAIN'S ORDERS TALKING of pretend outrage, Cole Palmer has let good mate Tosin Adarabioyo know that he was not impressed with the defender being trusted with the Chelsea captaincy before he got to wear it himself. Tosin posted snaps to Instagram of himself wearing the armband in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Friday, after taking it from Moises Caicedo when the midfielder was substituted. 8 Cole Palmer is keen to get his hands on the Chelsea captain's armband Credit: Getty Palmer was quick to comment on the post, saying: "Wait how on earth have you got the armband before me???" Advertisement The pair's friendship has been well documented, as has the leadership of Tosin in the dressing room and on the pitch since his arrival for free from neighbours Fulham. He is one of a fair few players who have worn the armband for Chelsea in this squad, including of course captain Reece James, vice-captain Enzo Fernandez, Caicedo, Levi Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah. Palmer is clearly keen on being one of the next to have the honour.
RTÉ News
9 hours ago
- RTÉ News
TUI beats quarterly earnings forecast as new strategy 'paying off'
Europe's largest tour operator TUI has today reported better-than-expected results as summer travel proved more resilient after chief executive Sebastian Ebel previously warned that 2025 could be a "challenging" year for the group. European airlines broadly performed well during the second quarter as concerns about a dip in travel demand appeared to have had a limited impact on results. TUI reported underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of €321m in its quarter ended June 30, compared with the €269m expected by analysts polled by LSEG, and up 38% on the previous year. Revenue in TUI's third quarter across all segments stood at €6.2 billion, gaining 7%. The group raised its full-year profit guidance yesterday, after strong hotel and cruise demand boosted the business so far this year, sending shares up. "The third quarter and the first nine months of the financial year 2025 were strong. Our strategy is paying off," Ebel said in a statement today. The company acknowledged that the environment for its airlines business remained difficult. In the previous quarter, TUI had flagged a slight drop in summer bookings, amid concerns that inflation and macroeconomic worries could weigh on consumer appetite for travel. While there was a 2% decline in summer bookings tied to the Middle East conflict, ticket prices were up 3%, helping to balance out higher costs, according to a media presentation. European travellers, making up the core base of TUI's customers, tend to be more price-sensitive than North American travellers. German bookings were also down 5% due to hot weather, Ebel told reporters on a media call, but added that he expected more customers in the autumn.
