The main function of the Irish Parliament is to make laws for Ireland, elect the government and approve the budget of government departments. It is composed of the President of the Irish Parliament and two houses (House of Representatives and Senate). The proposed new draft law is called a bill. Once signed by the President, it becomes a law and is added to the code.
The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for formulating Irish policies and administrative regulations, assisting in the formulation of EU regulations and translating them into national laws, and conducting reviews. Responsible for the implementation of laws and regulations on food (non-animal origin food, animal origin food, food import and export)processing and sales.The Ministry of Health mainly implements supervision through its subordinate agencies, including the Food Safety Bureau and the Health Service Bureau.
FSAI has dual functions in the Irish food safety supervision system. It is not only responsible for supervising and coordinating the implementation of food laws by various government departments, implementing "farm-to-table" full-process supervision, and also providing training for food industry practitioners and consumers to improve the food safety guarantee level of the whole society. Its main responsibilities include: FSAI puts consumer rights in the first place;Advise ministers, regulators, the food industry and consumers on food safety issues to ensure that food meets regulatory requirements or, when necessary, meets recognized good practices; develop food standards based on scientific evidence and risk assessment, and work with the same-line agencies and food departments Carry out risk management and risk communication with consumers, public health personnel and the food industry.
The Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) is subordinate to the Ministry of Health and was established in accordance with the 2004 Health Act. Mainly responsible for improving, promoting and protecting the health and welfare of the public, including food manufacturing/processing, food wholesale/distribution, non-animal origin food import and food safety in all retail (including catering) processes.
The Irish Ministry of Health and Children is the predecessor of the Ministry of Health. On May 10, 2011, the Prime Minister of Ireland signed and issued an order: SI No. 219/2011 "Health and Children (Department Name and Minister Name Change) Order", which officially changed the health And the Ministry of Children was renamed the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Oceans of Ireland is mainly responsible for the primary production of food (excluding fish products); the quality and safety supervision of the slaughter, segmentation, processing and other aspects of animal-derived food(These activities in small places are supervised by local authorities); Import management of food of animal origin and non-animal origin，and the management of pesticide residues in the primary processing of plant-derived food and imported plant-derived food; management of geographical indication protection products and traditional specialty products; management of pesticides and organic products. The Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and Oceans is also responsible for the production of animal feed safety, animal health and welfare, and plant health. The department has undergone several changes in its name, followed by: Ministry of Agriculture; Ministry of Agriculture and Food; Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry; Ministry of Agriculture and Food; Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development; Ministry of Agriculture and Food; Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the current Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Maritime.
The Irish Environmental Protection Agency is an independent public institution established under the Environmental Protection Agency Act of 1992. Mainly responsible for environmental protection and monitoring work, involving many contents such as: environmental permits; enforcement of environmental laws; environmental planning, education and guidance; environmental monitoring, analysis and reporting; strategic environmental assessment and waste management.
