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Colm McCarthy: Ireland's place in a hardening Europe

Any ‘fortress Europe’ outcome, seeking to substitute a stronger single market for a reduced outward focus on trade with the rest of the world, is not in Ireland’s interests.

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

Colm McCarthy: Ireland's place in a hardening Europe

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New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

NEWS 11 February 2026

What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

CALVES 25 January 2026

Editorial: what now for Mercosur trade deal?

Editorial: what now for Mercosur trade deal?

Editorial: what now for Mercosur trade deal?

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Four Irish MEPs vote against referring Mercosur to EU court

Four Irish MEPs vote against referring Mercosur to EU court

Four Irish MEPs vote against referring Mercosur to EU court

NEWS 21 January 2026

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Farmers take anti-Mercosur fight to MEPs on the streets in Strasbourg

Farmers take anti-Mercosur fight to MEPs on the streets in Strasbourg

Irish farming organisations the IFA and ICSA are both on protesting Mercosur in Strasbourg.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Argentinian president warns EU not to meddle with safeguards in Mercosur deal

Argentinian president warns EU not to meddle with safeguards in Mercosur deal

Adam Woods has the latest on the Mercosur trade deal and news of some unrest in one of the Mercosur countries.

NEWS 7 January 2026

27,000 protesters in Athlone last weekend says Independent Ireland

27,000 protesters in Athlone last weekend says Independent Ireland

Speaking on a live social media briefing from Leinster House with his TD colleague Michael Fitzmaurice, MEP Ciaran Mullooly said the protest was a pivotal moment.

NEWS 7 January 2026

IFA to join Mercosur protest in Strasbourg

IFA to join Mercosur protest in Strasbourg

Speaking after day two of the IFA AGM, Gorman confirmed he will travel to the protest which will take place outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Ní Mhurchú urges Irish MEPs to lobby EU colleagues against Mercosur

Ní Mhurchú urges Irish MEPs to lobby EU colleagues against Mercosur

Irish MEPs have been urged to lobby other MEPs to oppose Mercosur when the deal goes to the European Parliament.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Marts cancel Saturday sales in solidarity with Athlone protest

Marts cancel Saturday sales in solidarity with Athlone protest

A number of marts have postponed their Saturday sales as a result of the protest in Athlone.

NEWS 7 January 2026

INHFA encourages farmers to protest ‘unacceptable’ Mercosur deal in Athlone

INHFA encourages farmers to protest ‘unacceptable’ Mercosur deal in Athlone

INHFA president Pheilim Molloy said farmers need to make every effort to attend the Independent Ireland protest this Saturday.

NEWS 7 January 2026

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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