Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly and agriculture spokesperson Michael Fitzmaurice have issued a national call to action against Mercosur, taking the form of a demonstration in January. They have urged farmers, farming organisations, co-ops, agri-businesses, meat factories, feed merchants, rural businesses, rural workers and public representatives to stand at a national demonstration in opposition to the Mercosur trade deal. Plans for this demonstration are underway, according to Independent Ireland. “Mercosur…would allow produce into this country that does not meet the standards Irish farmers are expected to uphold." Planning is underway for the national demonstration, with further details to be announced in the coming days.

Source: Irish Independent December 19, 2025 17:01 UTC