Propsoed EU-South American trade deal 'unsatisfactory' for Ireland, Doherty says

Standing in for the Tánaiste at Leaders’ Questions, the Social Protection Minister said the Government believes the Mercosur deal as it stands is “disappointing” but it is a long way from being a finalised legal document.

By Daniel McConnell and Elaine Loughlin

The proposed trade deal between the European Union and South American countries “is unsatisfactory” for Ireland, Minister Regina Doherty has told the Dáil.