Fruit suppliers Keelings found itself at the centre of scrutiny after it emerged the company had hired nearly 200 seasonal workers from Bulgaria.
Concerns about public health have been raised as the country remains in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
A commercial Ryanair flight arrived in Ireland with the workers last week.
Keelings has since defended the decision saying it needed to employ people from other countries because it did not receive enough job applications from those residing here.
The company has declined to confirm how much the 189 Bulgarian fruit pickers are paid but this week revealed they are being housed in three- or four-bedroom apartments which contain a living space and bathroom facilities.
In a statement to RTE Keelings said: "No more than two persons occupy a bedroom, and therefore apartments are occupied by between six and eight persons each."
How many cases does Bulgaria have?
Bulgaria has a relatively low number of confirmed coronavirus cases.
As of April, 23 the number of cases in Bulgaria stands at just 1,081.
Bulgaria is one of the EU member states with the lowest cases of coronavirus registered.
However the country has said it will begin ramping up testing in coming weeks following a shortage in test kits meaning these numbers are likely to increase.
The capital Sofia has closed schools, restaurants and bars, restricted inter-city travel and access to parks and urged people to stay at home to contain the virus since the middle of March, and Health Minister Ananiev said the measures have worked well.
The nation of 7 million had previously been testing only people deemed most at risk of infection, saying it lacked enough test kits to cover larger groups.
How many deaths have been reported?
Bulgaria has reported 50 deaths in total related to the coronavirus.
This works out at a death rate of 0.3 people per 1 million.
What concerns have been raised?
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said he was uncomfortable about transporting workers from other countries - a view echoed by the Taoiseach and Health Minister Simon Harris.
Keelings has insisted that the seasonal workers were adhering to the required HSE movement guidelines and said food was being delivered to workers.
Keelings said in a statement: “For the period of the 14-day restricted movement we are ensuring now that groceries are being delivered to them."
And it added the workers would be paid in full for the two week isolation period but would not disclose the rate of pay.
Keelings said all workers are protected by local employment legislation including EU working time directives.
The company said: “We will continue to do our best to recruit locally in Ireland and will follow, to the letter, what is required by the Government, HSE and HPSC and will engage in any new rules or guidelines.”
