‘I am not fatalistic about this’ – Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon moves to reassure farmers over Mercosur dealFine Gael TD says protections are in place to counter any major disruption to beef pricesAgriculture Minister Martin HeydonMary Regan Today at 06:30The Agriculture Minister, Martin Heydon, has urged farmers not to feel “fatalistic” about the Mercosur trade deal, saying safeguards are in place to protect them from any major disruption to beef prices from South American produce flooding the market.

Source: Irish Independent January 11, 2026 13:00 UTC