News - Mercusor Agreement

Government's Mercusor u-turn under fire

Earlier today, the majority of MEPs voted for it be referred to the European Court of Justice in the European Parliament.

Jan 21, 2026 17:04

Farmers are warning against the move, saying it will bring low quality beef into the country.

Jan 8, 2026 13:07

It comes after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders the signing of a free trade deal would be postponed to January.

Dec 19, 2025 13:03

Under Mercosur, the EU would grant a quota of 99,000 tonnes of beef per year.

Dec 2, 2025 13:49

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

Dec 1, 2025 07:43

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