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EU pushes for Mercosur signing as Irish farmers take to streets

Adam Woods takes a look at the latest developments in relation to the Mercosur trade deal ahead of this Saturday’s protest in Athlone.

EDITORIAL 7 January 2026

EU pushes for Mercosur signing as Irish farmers take to streets

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Tánaiste stops short of definitive ‘no’ when pushed on Mercosur stance

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Government must vote against ‘ruinous’ Mercosur agreement - Mary Lou McDonald

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The Mercosur trade agreement would be a disaster for Irish farmers, for consumers and for our environment Mary Lou McDonald told the Taoiseach on Wednesday in the Dáil.

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Discussion group in Buswells mix-up

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A group of farmers tucked into a spread laid on for them in Buswells on a trip to the Dáil, but there was a plot-twist.

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Greenways demonstrators head for the Dáil

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There could be fireworks when the divisive issue of greenways is discussed by the Oireachtas Transport Committee next week.

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Minister Healy-Rae ‘confident’ afforestation will hit almost 3,000ha this year

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Responding to a question from Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, Minister Healy-Rae told the Dáil that so far in 2025, 2,297ha has been planted.

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