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Ireland will not vote for Mercosur deal

Jan 8, 2026 10:17
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Ireland will not vote for Mercosur deal

The Taoiseach says huge progress has been made in relation to the deal.

Ireland won't be voting for the Mercosur deal.

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.

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Speaking in China, Micheál Martin told reporters that Ireland will vote no:

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