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Local TD quizzes Tánaiste on Mercusor stance

Dec 18, 2025 13:18
By Shannonside News
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Local TD quizzes Tánaiste on Mercusor stance

A number of farmers and other industry representatives have travelled to Brussels today to voice their disapproval of the plans.

The Tánaiste has confirmed he wishes for vote on the Mercosur trade agreement to be delayed.

Simon Harris was responding to Roscommon-East Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice during Leaders' Questions.

A number of farmers and other industry representatives have travelled to Brussels today to voice their disapproval.

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Speaking in the Dáil, Independent Ireland's Deputy Fitzmaurice called on the government to back Irish farmers:

Responding, the Tánaiste outlined his stance on the matter:

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