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No by-election blues for Fine Gael

The success of Seán Kyne in Galway West was notable as a government bye-election success is rare, but also because of a strong transfer of votes to him from the left.

DEALER 27 May 2026

No by-election blues for Fine Gael

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Potential ban on Brazilian beef a 'clear shot' – Heydon

Potential ban on Brazilian beef a 'clear shot' – Heydon

NEWS 27 May 2026

China’s ‘beef or bust’ diplomacy squeezes Brazilian beef exporters

China’s ‘beef or bust’ diplomacy squeezes Brazilian beef exporters

VIEWPOINTS 27 May 2026

Dempsey at Large: The €8/kg mirage

Dempsey at Large: The €8/kg mirage

Dempsey at Large: The €8/kg mirage

VIEWPOINTS 20 May 2026

Editorial: Brazil beef ban the right decision

Editorial: Brazil beef ban the right decision

Editorial: Brazil beef ban the right decision

VIEWPOINTS 13 May 2026

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Trade deals come home to roost

Trade deals come home to roost

Chicken has been a low-cost competitor for beef over decades. Greater access for beef imports through trade deals is a new challenge.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Beef Trends: lowest cow kill in 2026

Beef Trends: lowest cow kill in 2026

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 29 April 2026

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

The IFA has called on the Commission to push ahead with a ban on Brazilian meat imports, pencilled in from September – unless the country complies with EU antibiotic rules.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Canadian farmers oppose Mercosur deal

Canadian farmers oppose Mercosur deal

Canada is a real possibility for the next Mercosur trade deal and Canadian beef producers are worried.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Beef Trends: pressure on quotes

Beef Trends: pressure on quotes

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes available for factory finished cattle.

MARKETS 29 April 2026

Mercosur begins with a whimper

Mercosur begins with a whimper

China and US are main focus for Mercosur beef exports at present, though the EU has been increasing as well.

NEWS 29 April 2026

May day is Mercosur day

May day is Mercosur day

As the EU Mercosur trade deal comes into effect provisionally, Irish beef producers will be hoping the EU assurances on its impact prove correct

NEWS 29 April 2026

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