Creed says climate change protections in Mercosur agreement a 'deal breaker'

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has said climate change protections built into the Mercosur trade agreement were a “deal breaker” which could be used to thwart the EU-South America pact.

Outlining his opposition to the deal, which farmers fear will see cheap and substandard beef enter the EU market, Mr Creed said Ireland could rely on environmental standards to frustrate the pact.