Pictured, l-r, Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice, Cllr Paul Hogan and Midlands-North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly"Fight against Mercosur is not over" as Ireland set to oppose EU trade dealIndependent Ireland has welcomed the announcement that Ireland will oppose the proposed EU–Mercosur trade deal, saying it demonstrates the impact of sustained public pressure, farmer mobilisation and community action. MEP Ciaran Mullooly said the government’s stance shows that collective action can influence policy, but stressed that the deal has not been voted on and remains very much alive. The message from Athlone on Saturday must be loud and unmistakable, Mercosur is a bad deal and it must be stopped,” he said. Read the full letter below:Previous Next Image 1 of 2 Letter from MEP Ciaran Mullooly to Taoiseach Micheal Martin, sent this morning. Image 2 of 2 Letter from MEP Ciaran Mullooly to Taoiseach Micheal Martin, sent this morning.

Source: Irish Independent January 08, 2026 18:30 UTC