IFA president Francie Gorman says Mercosur safeguards are 'absolutely meaningless'

Mr Gorman said recall of Brazilian beef due to the presence of hormones banned in EU shows implications of Mercosur go beyond trade

IFA president Francie Gorman has urged the Government to honour its Programme for Government commitments after declaring safeguards for Irish beef in amendments to the Mercosur trade deal as "absolutely meaningless". 

IFA president Francie Gorman has urged the Government to honour its Programme for Government commitments after declaring safeguards for Irish beef in amendments to the Mercosur trade deal as "absolutely meaningless". 

The Mercosur deal between the EU and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay could save save EU companies €4bn in export duties annually and give Irish businesses access to reduced tariffs in sectors like pharmaceuticals, machinery, food, and beverages.