DEFA seeks public opinion on hygiene rating scheme
The food minister has denied suggestions bringing in a food hygiene rating system - similar to what the UK's had for the past decade - would mean we're behind the times.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture wants to hear the public's views on proposals for a food hygiene rating scheme in cafes, bars and restaurants.
That was introduced in the UK in 2010, but Geoffrey Boot says it isn't simply a case of being ten years slower:
Ard-Shirveishagh hopes he's given members enough time to consider 'Charter for Change'
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Increase of more than 500 patients for mental health services over last 12 months
Waiting list has also climbed from 1,160 to 1,433