MCGUIRK: Farmers have the IFA to blame for Mercosur
In a previous life, yours truly worked on the campaign to defeat the Lisbon Treaty, all the way…
China agrees to lift ban and reopen market for Irish beef imports – The Irish Times
China has agreed to lift its ban on Irish beef, following the visit by Taoiseach Micheál Martin last…
Irish MEPs to oppose Mercosur deal in final European Parliament ratification vote – The Irish Times
European Union (EU) states have approved a significant trade deal with a bloc of South American countries, opening…
Mercosur vote will damage Ireland’s influence in Brussels – The Irish Times
Ursula von der Leyen isn’t happy, but that’s a political hit the Government calculated was worth taking in…
Do you agree with the Irish government’s decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade deal? – The Journal
Do you agree with the Irish government’s decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade deal? The JournalWhat will the…
Paris to vote ‘No’ on Mercosur, risking major diplomatic setback for Macron
Published on 08/01/2026 – 20:28 GMT+1 •Updated 20:33 France is set to reject the Mercosur deal in a…
What is Mercosur, and what will happen at tomorrow’s landmark vote?
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Fianna Fáil MEP criticises Mercosur opposition amid debate ‘focused exclusively on beef’ – The Irish Times
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has said he is disappointed with the Government’s decision to vote against the…
Von der Leyen pledges early funding to farmers in final push to secure Mercosur deal
Published on 06/01/2026 – 18:40 GMT+1 •Updated 19:19 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised EU…
How can Ireland help to sustainably feed 10bn people and slow global warming by 2050? – The Irish Times
History occasionally produces a turning point year when an old order ends and a new one begins to…
Ireland needs to support reforms necessary to boost EU’s competitiveness – The Irish Times
Since Ireland joined the European Union (then known as the EEC) in 1973, Ireland has been a massive…
Tariffs were long a weapon of choice for Ireland as well as the US – The Irish Times
Tariffs are viewed by those who use them as an economic weapon, but those who are the subject…