Call to scrap Mercosur trade deal after vote delay

There's a call for the Mercosur trade deal to be scrapped.

Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice is making the demand, after the vote on the deal was postponed until January.

Italy has asked for more time to address farmers' concerns, who protested in Brussels amid tension on Thursday.

Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice hopes no action was taken against farmers, as his party plans a protest in Athlone in the New Year.