All bets off as EU Parliament votes against Mercosur 

IFA welcomes vote and highlights importance of Irish beef not being undermined in the marketplace by inferior products

The European Parliament has voted against the Mercosur Deal 345 to 295. 

The European Parliament has voted against the Mercosur Deal by 345 votes to 295 in a statement of opposition to a deal that has now failed the test of meeting EU standards.

Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) President Tim Cullinan welcomed the vote, which he added, “emphasises that the EU-Mercosur agreement cannot be ratified as it stands”.