Barry Cowen: Political Posturing over Mercosur Will Do Nothing to Help Ireland’s Farmers

Barry Cowen: Political posturing over Mercosur will do nothing to help Ireland’s farmers

The debate around the EU-Mercosur trade deal has fast become one of the loudest and most contentious in Irish politics. In recent days, we have seen protests, petitions and now a second Sinn Féin private members’ motion in the Dáil. People have a right to protest and be heard, and indeed they have been heard.

Government Accused of ‘Selling Out’ Farmers Over Mercosur Deal

With the Dáil back in session, the EU has approved the controversial Mercosur trade deal, sparking criticism that the government has “sold out” Irish farmers. Taoiseach Micheál Martin voted against it at the last minute, but the question remains: did the government do enough to prevent it? Joining guest presenter John Lee on The Tonight Show to debate the fallout: Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney Mary Regan, …

Wexford TDs Accuse Government of “Riding Both Horses” Over Mercosur Trade Deal

Johnny Mythen and Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, two Wexford TDs, have sharply criticized the Irish government’s handling of the controversial Mercosur trade deal, accusing it of trying to “ride both horses.” The two Sinn Féin representatives were speaking following a motion brought to the Dáil last night, calling on the Irish state to direct its MEPs […] The post Wexford TDs Accuse Government of “Riding Both Horses” Over Mercosur Trade Deal appeared …