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Ireland Won't Be Voting For The Mercosur Deal
Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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The EU is due to vote on the arrangement on Friday, which would increase trade opportunities between Europe and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
The Taoiseach says huge progress has been made in relation to the deal, but says he doesn't have confidence that Irish farmers won't be under pressure if the deal goes through.
Speaking in China, Micheál Martin told reporters that Ireland will vote no.
Eddie Punch, Cratloe farmer and former General Secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association was live in-studio on Thursday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey.