The Taoiseach has left the door open to the Government supporting the Mercosur trade deal. The Government has long opposed the deal, which would see the EU sign a trade deal with South American countries. Speaking in Shanghai, Micheál Martin said that work is ongoing on the deal, but did not definitively say Ireland would vote against the deal. What's in the best interest of Irish farmers, because we've other negotiations to be had. I mean, in a year's time, Irish farmers wouldn't be happy if that's where we ended up.

Source: Irish Examiner January 07, 2026 07:34 UTC