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Controversial Mercusor deal could be 'rushed through' next week - Mullooly

Nov 19, 2025 09:02
By Eoghan Murphy
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Controversial Mercusor deal could be 'rushed through' next week - Mullooly
MEP Ciaran Mullooly

The Mercusor agreement would see beef enter the EU at a much reduced tariff rate, in a blow to Irish farmers.

A local MEP says a controversial trade deal between the EU and four South American countries could be finalised next week.

The Mercusor agreement would see beef enter the EU at a much reduced tariff rate, in a blow to Irish farmers.

Ciaran Mullooly is one of 145 MEPs trying to stop the deal through legal action.

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But the Ballyleague man says it's being stopped by the EU - and he fears the deal is being fast-tracked:

 

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