Westmeath IFA chairman, Richard O’Brien (left) and Liam McHale IFA director of European Affairs, based in their office in Brussels. Westmeath IFA chair joins farming protest in BrusselsPrevious Next Image 1 of 2 Irish farmers went to Brussels to “stand with our colleagues from across Europe to deliver a strong and united message' Image 2 of 2 7,000 farmers were in Brussels for the protest. “We needed to take a stand on the Mercosur deal, but also on the future of the CAP payments after 2027,” Mr O'Brien said. They have no traceability, and no guidelines on animal welfare,” the local IFA chair said. Speaking at the summit in Brussels on Thursday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, said there is “no sense” in a resolution on Mercosur.

Source: Irish Independent December 22, 2025 18:15 UTC