Thousands of farmers from across the country have descended on Athlone today to protest against the Mercosur Trade Deal.
It comes as EU member states voted in favour of the deal yesterday with Ireland voting No.
The deal will open the EU market to almost a hundred thousand tonnes of South American beef a year.
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy paid tribute to those who took part in today's anti-Mercosur protest in Athlone.
The Cavan-Monaghan politician accused the European Union of hypocrisy after member states voted yesterday to ratify the deal:
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