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IFA in Mercosur opposition push ahead of parliament vote

President of the Irish Farmers' Association Francie Gorman has said that farmers "expect" the Government to do more in terms of its opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Business • 8 hrs

Prof John O'Brennan of Maynooth University talks to Behind the Story about the Mercosur trade deal

Podcast: The Mercosur deal and On The Beat with gardaí

The largest trade deal the EU has ever struck got the backing of the majority of member states at an EU Council meeting today.

Behind the Story • 09 Jan

Farmers from all over Poland are seen during a nationwide protest

As it happened: EU countries vote for Mercosur deal

Look back on events as EU ambassadors approved the EU-Mercosur trade deal by qualified majority.

Europe • 09 Jan

French farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade agreement

Mercosur 'not a done deal' despite EU vote - Tánaiste

European Union member states have approved the EU-Mercosur trade agreement through a weighted majority vote.

Politics • 09 Jan

Low angle close up colour image depicting a man holding a shopping basked filled with fresh groceries

What will be the impact of Mercosur on Irish shoppers?

Irish consumers have faced soaring food costs in recent years, with prices for dairy and beef surging at some of the fastest rates across Europe. Could Mercosur be good for Irish shoppers in the long-term?

Business • 09 Jan

A man stands on a metal fence looking at cattle

Ireland, France to vote against EU-Mercosur trade deal

The Government has confirmed that Ireland will vote tomorrow against the Mercosur free trade agreement between the European Union and a number of South American countries.

Politics • 09 Jan

Hopes to ink a Mercosur agreement in December were dashed by France and Italy joining forces in demanding a delay

EU says hopes to sign Mercosur trade deal 'soon'

The European Union said today that member states had made "progress" towards approving the trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur and it hoped to sign the agreement "soon".

Business • 05 Jan

Resolution of Mercosur issue not expected this week

The Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said he does not expect a resolution of the Mercosur issue at this week's meeting of EU leaders, which has just got underway in Brussels.

Business • 18 Dec 25

Byrne not expecting Mercosur deal vote until January

Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne has said that he did not expect a vote on the Mercosur trade deal until January.

Business • 16 Dec 25

French farmers block the Saint-Leon roundabout during a 'Non-union' mobilisation against the EU/Mercosur trade agreement

France still seeking to block EU-Mercosur trade deal

France is still trying to assemble a "blocking minority" within the European Union to prevent a trade deal with four South American countries from coming into force, President Emmanuel Macron said.

World • 22 Feb 25

IFA President Franicie Gorman says new analysis of Mercosur deals shows 'real danger for the Irish beef sector

Mercosur analysis highlights beef farmers concerns - IFA

IFA President Francie Gorman says analysis on the proposed Mercosur trade deal backs up the concerns raised by beef farmers here and across Europe.

Business • 17 Jan 25

President of the Italian Young Farmers' Organisation Enrico Parisi holds a sign reading 'Stop Mercosur' during a protest in Brussels

Govt to scrutinise EU-Mercosur deal, says McConalogue

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said the Government will carefully scrutinise the detail of the EU-Mercosur trade deal before concluding whether or not Ireland will support or oppose the agreement.

Europe • 09 Dec 24

Sinn Féin's Brian Stanley called on the Government to reject the deal which was 'bad for farmers'

Dáil votes to reject EU-Mercosur trade deal

The Government has been comprehensively defeated in a vote on the EU-Mercosur trade deal this evening - just before the Dáil summer recess.

Politics • 11 Jul 19

The demonstration was organised by the Beef Plan Movement

Hundreds of farmers protest over income concerns

Hundreds of farmers have protested in Dublin to highlight their concerns about farm incomes and the economic health of rural Ireland.

Ireland • 10 Jul 19

Minister Michael Creed said that 99,000 tonnes of beef coming from South America was a concern

Mercosur not a 'done deal', Minister tells Dáil

The Minister for Agriculture has said the Mercosur trade deal must not be spoken about as if it is a done deal.

Politics • 09 Jul 19

The beef industry faces many challenges right now

LISTEN: What faces the beef industry post-Mercosur?

The Business presenter, Richard Curran, talks to two butchers collaborating in the beef industry.

Business • 09 Jul 19

The Mercosur deal would pave the way for cheap imports of beef from South America

Rural FG politicians voice anger over Mercosur deal

Fine Gael TDs and senators from rural constituencies have voiced their anger and concerns over the Mercosur trade deal.

Politics • 03 Jul 19

Minister Michael Creed said the deal has yet to be approved by any EU government

Mercosur agreement is not a 'done deal' - Creed

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said he does not accept that the Mercosur trade agreement is a "done deal" and it has not been approved by any government or parliament.

Politics • 02 Jul 19

The Mercosur trade deal paves the way for a significant increase of imports of cheaper beef from South America

Govt to carry out economic assessment on Mercosur deal

The Government will have to carry out a comprehensive economic assessment on all elements of the Mercosur trade deal, according to Minister for Business Heather Humphreys.

Politics • 01 Jul 19

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking to reporters in Brussels this evening

Govt to assess Mercosur impact before decision on vote

The Taoiseach has said that the Government will conduct a full economic assessment of the impact the EU-Mercosur trade deal will have on Ireland.

Politics • 30 Jun 19

The IFA said the deal will be devastating for Irish beef farmers

Mercosur deal 'will decimate' Irish beef market - IFA

The EU's new deal with the Mercosur bloc of South American countries will "decimate" the beef market here, according to the Irish Farmers' Association.

Ireland • 30 Jun 19

The Mercosur trade bloc consists of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay

EU and Mercosur group agree draft free trade deal

Trade negotiators for the European Union and the South American Mercosur trading block have reached agreement on a new free-trade deal.

World • 29 Jun 19

Phil Hogan speaking to RTÉ News at the National Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly

Hogan 'digging heels in' over beef in Mercosur deal

European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan has said that he is "digging his heels in" to ensure the trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur group of South American countries does not allow for the import of lower quality beef into the EU.

Mercosur • 21 Sep 17

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