News - Mercosur trade deal

Longford IFA Chairman Fears Mercosur Deal Will Be Approved

A major protest is taking place in Strasbourg today against the agreement between the EU and four South American countries.

Jan 20, 2026 10:46

'Follow Up Friday' comes days after thousands of farmers descended on Athlone to voice their opposition to the deal.

Jan 15, 2026 13:05

The party's Agriculture Spokesperson Martin Kenny has accused Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of trying to 'ride two horses'.

Jan 13, 2026 16:46

The deal, expected to be signed later this month, was backed by EU member states last Friday.

Jan 13, 2026 12:56

It comes as EU member states voted in favour of the deal yesterday with Ireland voting No.

Jan 10, 2026 10:54

The deal will open the EU market to almost a hundred thousand tonnes of beef a year.

Jan 10, 2026 08:05

If passed, the deal will allow 99,000 tonnes carcass weight of beef from South America enter the EU at a much reduced tariff rate of 7.5 per cent.

Jan 1, 2026 14:39

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

Dec 20, 2025 08:33

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