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<p>Cattle on a farm in Paulínia, Brazil. Senator Malcolm Noonan's bill would require that the words “Mercosur Meat” appear prominently on all packaging. Picture: Rachel Martin</p>

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Bill to compel all Mercosur meat to be labelled for Irish consumers

This includes meat coming from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and other countries which fall under the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

<p>IFA host a protest outside the Dublin Bord Bia offices. Photo: Finbarr O'Rourke</p>

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Independent Bord Bia review did not find 'any significant concerns'

<p>Brazilian imports, including beef, will be banned from entering the EU from September 3.</p>

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Brazilian exports to be banned from the EU

When 5,000 cattle is small: the global beef divide facing Irish farmers

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When 5,000 cattle is small: the global beef divide facing Irish farmers

Martin Heydon defends Bord Bia chairman from Sinn Féin's motion to dismiss

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Martin Heydon defends Bord Bia chairman from Sinn Féin's motion to dismiss

Post Cabinet press conference

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Agriculture minister backs Bord Bia chair as board rejects calls for resignation

Simon Harris says Fine Gael will not be on 'back foot' on Mercosur because of 'performative politics'

Simon Harris says Fine Gael will not be on 'back foot' on Mercosur because of 'performative politics'

Tánaiste said that a vote to refer the Mercosur trade deal to the European Courts 'should not have happened'

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

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Mercosur to go before the European Court of Justice

The motion was passed today to put the Mercosur trade deal before the European Court of Justice, delaying the trade deal possibly by two years.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Irish farmers join protests in Strasbourg to oppose Mercosur deal

Irish farmers join protests in Strasbourg to oppose Mercosur deal

Farming organisations marched in a protest this week in Strasbourg opposing the Mercosur trade deal, which will be put to a vote in the EU Parliament on Wednesday morning

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

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Mercosur has shattered farmers’ trust — safeguards won’t fix that

For decades, the EU’s central mantra has been that food standards are not up for negotiation

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

'You can understand farmers’ massive upset': Farmers’ anger over Mercosur justified, Heydon says

'You can understand farmers’ massive upset': Farmers’ anger over Mercosur justified, Heydon says

Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said farmers were understandably frustrated at being asked to compete with imports that do not meet the same standards

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

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Irish grain growers call on beef farmers to reject South American grains

Irish Grain Growers Group chairperson James Kelly asked farmers to prioritise Irish grain, or EU grain in its absence

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

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Would you eat South American meat?

The Irish Examiner took to the streets of Cork City and asked consumers whether they would buy meat imported from South America

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Mercosur threat to young farmers seeking to enter the sector, says Macra president

Mercosur threat to young farmers seeking to enter the sector, says Macra president

Josephine O'Neill gave an impassioned speech at the Mercosur rally in Athlone on Saturday, highlighting the threat of the trade deal to generational renewal

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

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Watch: Irish farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal in Athlone

Irish farmers staged a large protest on Saturday in the central town of Athlone, opposing the proposed EU trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur.

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

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20,000 rally in Athlone as farmers oppose EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farmers and supporters staged a nationwide show of opposition amid fears the EU-Mercosur deal could undermine Irish agriculture

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Farmers stage mass protest in Midlands over EU Mercosur trade deal

Farmers stage mass protest in Midlands over EU Mercosur trade deal

Farmers from across Ireland are protesting the EU trade deal, warning it threatens livelihoods, food standards and market fairness

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Mercosur is signed, but the anger among Irish farmers is only beginning

Mercosur is signed, but the anger among Irish farmers is only beginning

As the EU’s largest trade deal moves towards ratification, Irish farmers warn Mercosur threatens beef prices, standards and livelihoods

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

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Ireland outvoted as EU gives green light to Mercosur free trade agreement

Ireland and France opposed the Mercosur agreement, warning it threatens farmers, food standards and the environment despite EU approval

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Micheal Martin visit to China

Taoiseach gets céad míle fáilte in his native Cork's twin city — Shanghai

On the 20th anniversary of the Cork-Shanghai twinning agreement, Micheál Martin met with Shanghai's mayor, who was effusive about his city's close ties with Ireland, and, in particular, Cork

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

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Farming organisations welcome Government decision to oppose Mercosur

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, the Irish Farmers’ Association, and Meat Industry Ireland all welcomed the decision

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Ireland to vote against Mercosur deal with decision to end potential Cabinet revolt

Ireland to vote against Mercosur deal with decision to end potential Cabinet revolt

The decision will head off a potential revolt from both the Independents in Government as well as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil backbenchers

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

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Brazilian beef containing banned hormones recalled in Ireland

The beef has been recalled by the Food Safety Authority after entering the Irish food chain

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Childcare costs cut and welfare payments increased in Government's €11bn 'cost of living' budget

French farmers drive tractors through Paris in protest against Mercosur trade deal

Farmers drove about a hundred tractors into Paris on Thursday in protest at the EU’s intention to move forward with a free trade deal with five South American countries, the French interior ministry said.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

ieExplains: What next as Mercosur deal is approved

ieExplains: What next as Mercosur deal is approved

Vote on the key trade agreement comes down to the wire

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

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Michael Healy-Rae could walk away from Government over Mercosur trade deal

Junior minister Michael Healy-Rae said he and other Regional Independents were 'steadfast' in their opposition to the deal ahead of Government decision on the trade pact on Friday

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Taoiseach leaves door open for Government to support Mercosur trade deal

Taoiseach leaves door open for Government to support Mercosur trade deal

The Government has long opposed the deal, which would see the EU sign a trade deal with South American countries

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026