‘It’s the death knell for Irish farming’: Thousands attend Mercosur protest in Athlone
EU trade deal with South American bloc is ‘difficult pill to swallow’, say farmers
Mercosur
‘We’re going to get hammered’: Irish beef farmers fear for margins as Mercosur deal goes through
Proud of high standards in Europe, the sector warns Brazil lags behind in traceability and chemical use
Michael Healy-Rae loses the room with grandstand performance over Mercosur
Mixed messages and ‘red-line’ threats didn’t win favour with fellow Independents
Irish MEPs to oppose Mercosur deal in final European Parliament ratification vote
Backlash from farmers after majority of EU states approve landmark trade agreement
Significant traffic delays expected in Athlone in advance of Mercosur protest
Thousands of farmers due to attend rally on Saturday after controversial trade deal secures European Union backing
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‘Playing small politics’: Mercosur vote will damage Ireland’s influence in Brussels
Ireland’s standing is harmed by perception that Government put domestic politics ahead of European interest
Mercosur is good for Ireland but Micheál Martin is afraid to say it
A masterclass by the farming lobby captured both the Government and Opposition
‘Big disappointment’: EC officials criticise Irish opposition to Mercosur deal
Independents and farming lobby resist backing the trade agreement, which is expected to pass
Fianna Fáil MEP criticises Mercosur opposition amid debate ‘focused exclusively on beef’
Barry Andrews said pharmaceuticals, tech and chemicals sectors stood to benefit from deal, as France announces decision to vote against
The Irish Times view on Mercosur: Ireland’s symbolic but futile no
The episode underlines how it ignores rural sentiment at its peril
Ireland’s rejection of Mercosur sees Coalition concerns trump EU politics
Michael Healy-Rae’s intervention dashed any chance of voting for trade deal between the EU and South American bloc
Independent TDs stand firm in opposition to Mercosur trade deal
An Irish vote against contentious trade deal risks burning political capital in Brussels
Mercosur trade deal: Minister for Agriculture holds ‘negative’ views on pact
Taoiseach indicates ‘a lot of progress made’ on contentious deal between EU and South American bloc
Mercosur: Fresh concessions on EU agriculture funding tabled to swing trade deal
Ursula von der Leyen promises more cash for farmers in next EU budget on eve of crunch Mercosur vote
EU vote on Mercosur trade deal with South American nations takes place on Friday
Government should vote against agreement even if Ireland is only opponent, Michael Healy-Rae says
Growing expectation that Mercosur trade deal will be agreed in weeks
Controversial deal would open up trade between the EU and South American countries
Vote on Mercosur deal to be delayed, Ursula von der Leyen tells EU leaders
Government to come under pressure from Brussels to back EU-South American trade agreement
Mercosur decision may be delayed until January, Thomas Byrne says
Talks are focusing on securing support of Italian government to get Mercosur deal done this week
Diplomatic traffic intensifies on Mercosur deal as France tries to delay decision
Sceptical governments warned South American countries may walk away if trade deal is not signed this year
Mercosur: Ireland’s opposition to deal may depend on ‘blocking minority’, Tánaiste suggests
Fears of farmers’ protest ‘with 10,000 tractors in Dublin’ if Ireland backs EU deal with South American bloc
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Opposition to Mercosur trade deal waning as crunch EU vote approaches
Ireland and other EU states to vote on controversial Mercosur trade deal in December
Mercosur trade deal brings EU and South America closer but creates divide at home
Irish farming organisations remain opposed to the deal over fears that beef would come into the EU at cheaper prices
Ireland needs to support reforms necessary to boost EU’s competitiveness
Ireland has benefited hugely from its EU membership and now needs to play a constructive role in its reform
Tariffs were long a weapon of choice for Ireland as well as the US
Like most wars, tariff wars tend to come to an end
Budget 2026 plans are coming at wrong time in economic cycle, ESRI warns
Current level of spending is adding to demand at wrong time in economic cycle, think tank says
‘No guarantee’ Mercosur trade deal can be stopped, says Heydon
Agreement would lower barriers to trade between the EU and Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay
Ireland still hopeful of EU coalition to block Mercosur trade deal with South America
Poland and Austria oppose agreement while France and Italy are sceptical, says Minister for Agriculture
Ratifying the Mercosur deal is a no-brainer
Allegation that Mercosur might adversely affect beef farmers through falling prices is a scare story without real foundation
Ireland seeks allies to help block Mercosur trade deal
Sources say there will be severe pressure from European Commission and countries favouring deal in coming months
Government cannot have its beef and eat it too on Mercosur deal
Breakdown in transatlantic relationship weakens hand of EU capitals opposing Mercosur trade deal
Why are some independent Irish breweries turning off their taps and closing?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Emergency brake proposed to guard against EU-Mercosur deal harming Irish farmers
European Commission seeks Mercosur trade deal approval, kicking off fractious debate among EU capitals
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