‘Key workers’ walk out of factories over lack of social distancing measures

Company statements

A spokesperson for Moy Park said: “The health and wellbeing of our team is our most important consideration and we have put new, robust measures in place to keep them safe.

"The company had identified seven areas to enhance social distancing with measures including staggering breaks, respacing workstations and communal areas, as well as installing screens on appropriate production lines"

“We are continually reviewing the situation and taking additional steps where necessary.

“Our teams are playing a vital role in keeping food production moving and feeding the nation. We are committed to ensuring they are safe and well to keep providing these essential food products.”

An ABP spokesperson said: “The safety and wellbeing of colleagues is paramount and the company has introduced a variety of additional measures at all sites in recent weeks in response to Covid-19.

"These measures include protocols around essential visitors, temperature checking, additional sanitising stations, staggered breaks, additional canteen spaces and many other robust protocols that are in place in food manufacturing facilities.

"The company is taking guidance from the relevant public health authorities and is continually reviewing the situation and taking additional steps where necessary”.