News - Mercosur
Fitzmaurice Pledges Ongoing Resistance to Mercosur Trade Deal
He was speaking in Athlone today as thousands of farmers staged a protest against the deal.
Jan 10, 2026 13:16
Thousands of Farmers Rally in Athlone Against Mercosur Trade Deal
It comes as EU member states voted in favour of the deal yesterday with Ireland voting No.
Jan 10, 2026 10:54
Significant traffic expected in Athlone throughout the day
Motorists are advised to expect significant traffic in Athlone and surrounding areas ahead of a protest being staged today.
Jan 10, 2026 09:34
Large crowds expected to descend on Athlone for anti-Mercosur rally
The event is being organised by Independent Ireland politicians and supported by national farming bodies.
Jan 10, 2026 09:16
Agriculture Sector Raises Concerns After Mercosur Trade Deal Approved
The deal will open the EU market to almost a hundred thousand tonnes of beef a year.
Jan 10, 2026 08:05
Traffic management plan confirmed ahead of anti-Mercosur protest in Athlone
An Garda Síochána is advising motorists a traffic management plan will be in place.
Jan 9, 2026 17:13
Mercosur trade deal approved by EU ambassadors
Ireland, France, Poland, Austria, and Hungary reportedly opposed the deal while Belgium abstained.
Jan 9, 2026 11:09
Local TD critical of government Mercosur u-turn
A vote of the EU is to take place today on whether to give the go-ahead.
Jan 9, 2026 08:09
Local TD Accuses EU of Stripping Ireland of its Power
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice said recent trade agreements, including Mercosur, are unfair and driven by larger EU states such as Germany.
Dec 10, 2025 17:33
New concerns raised over South American trade deal after beef recall
The recall follows the discovery of banned hormones in beef exported from Brazil to the EU.
Dec 2, 2025 13:24
Leitrim TD Warns EU-South America Trade Deal Poses Huge Threat to Irish Agriculture
The Mercosur agreement would see a boost in free trade between the bloc and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Nov 17, 2025 17:26
Local MEP taking government to task on Mercosur trade deal
The ratification process for the controversial EU - South America deal has been launched today.
Sep 3, 2025 18:13
Local TD takes aim at MEPs over Commission vote abstention
Midlands Northwest MEP Ciaran Mullooly, however, said he abstained over concerns around the Mercosur deal itself.
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