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Local Minister says she's completely against a proposed EU trade deal

Nov 19, 2025 17:13
By Shannonside News
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Local Minister says she's completely against a proposed EU trade deal
Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin

The Mercosur deal would enable items come into the bloc at vastly reduced tariffs - including beef.

A local junior minister says she's completely against a proposed EU trade deal with south America. The Mercosur deal would enable items come into the bloc at vastly reduced tariffs - including beef.

The European Council is due to decide whether to approve it next month. Ireland's farming organisations are against it - along with Sligo-Leitrim TD and Minister of State, Marian Harkin:

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