Greg Dempsey
Greg Dempsey is the chief executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). He was mentioned in recent news for addressing serious breaches of food safety legislation in various establishments, emphasizing the legal responsibilities of food businesses to ensure consumer health is not compromised.
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Recent news mentions
Greg Dempsey, the CEO of the FSAI, discusses the challenges posed by misinformation in digital media.
Influencers promoting carnivore diet spreading dangerous misinformation, doctor says – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-06
Greg Dempsey, FSAI chief executive, highlighted the need for food businesses to implement a rigorous food safety management system.
Video of rat taken in Dublin hotel prompted safety inspection and temporary kitchen closure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10Greg Dempsey, chief executive of the FSAI, expressed disappointment over the need for enforcement actions due to food safety issues.
Closure order served on Meath bakery due to ‘active mouse infestation’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-13Greg Dempsey is the chief executive of the FSAI who commented on the food safety issues identified in restaurants.
Partial closure order issued to a McDonald’s restaurant over rodent droppings in storage unit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-10Greg Dempsey, chief executive of the FSAI, emphasized the need for food businesses to maintain the highest food safety standards.
Dublin Lidl store forced to close after rodent droppings and mouse spotted – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-12Greg Dempsey, chief executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, said food businesses are legally required to ensure the food they serve customers is safe to eat.
Monkstown cafe hit with temporary closure over ‘extensive’ rodent droppings – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-13FSAI chief executive Greg Dempsey said the authority welcomed calls from consumers and food businesses to its advice line.
Spider in bread, insect in burrito bowl and muesli ‘full of maggots’ among consumer reports – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-14The FSAI chief executive emphasized the legal responsibility of food businesses to ensure food safety.
Eddie Rockets branch ordered to close after rodent droppings found in kitchen – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-10