Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set for signing The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur are set to sign an agreement, more than 25 years in the making, to create one of the world's largest free trade areas. World • 15 Jan
Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set for signing The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur are set to sign an agreement, more than 25 years in the making, to create one of the world's largest free trade areas. World • 15 Jan
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 • 13 Jan
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 • 13 Jan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
