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Stanley echoes concerns over ‘Mercosur’ deal

ON foot of the EU Council’s recent approval of the Mercosur trade deal – a 25 years in the making trade deal between the EU and a number of South American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay ‒ independent TD Brian Stanley ...

Irish MEP says Mercosur deal 'disproportionately impact Irish farmers'

Irish MEP says Mercosur deal 'disproportionately impact Irish farmers'

She said the vote by member states to approve Mercosur does not mark the end of the process, but rather the start of lobbying efforts ahead of a critical vote in the European Parliament.

Lack of coherence in Mercosur communication, Ryan says

Lack of coherence in Mercosur communication, Ryan says

Eamon Ryan said the Government’s communication on Mercosur had been ‘very badly managed’.

Farmers take part in rolling protest against Mercosur deal

Farmers take part in rolling protest against Mercosur deal

EU ‘can’t take for granted’ Mercosur deal – Tánaiste

EU ‘can’t take for granted’ Mercosur deal – Tánaiste

Irish MEPs to oppose EU-Mercosur deal amid backlash

Irish MEPs to oppose EU-Mercosur deal amid backlash

‘Tomorrow is not the end’, says Harris over vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

‘Tomorrow is not the end’, says Harris over vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

Ireland to vote against Mercosur trade deal

Ireland to vote against Mercosur trade deal

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Micheál Martin announced the decision during his official visit to China, according to the Irish Times.

Independent TDs strongly oppose Mercosur trade deal as Government under pressure

Independent TDs strongly oppose Mercosur trade deal as Government under pressure

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

They also raised concerns about Seán Canney and Marian Harkin's opposition to the deal.

Farmers say hormone found in Brazilian beef should be ‘red line’ on trade deal

Farmers say hormone found in Brazilian beef should be ‘red line’ on trade deal

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

The Irish Farmers’ Association has called on the Government to oppose the deal with the South American trade bloc.

Mercosur threatens the fabric of rural Ireland, says youth organisation

Mercosur threatens the fabric of rural Ireland, says youth organisation

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

President of Macra, Josephine O’Neill, said that the agreement poses a "very real threat to Irish farmers"

What is the Mercosur trade deal? And can Ireland block it?

What is the Mercosur trade deal? And can Ireland block it?

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

The accord faces a key test in Europe amid stiff resistance from Ireland, France and some other EU members.