Mercosur ‘not a done deal’, Creed tells farmers

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has urged pleaded with farmers not to desert the Government over the Mercosur trade deal, saying it is “not a done deal” and that Ireland can still make changes to protect the vital farming sector.

Mr Creed made the last ditch request for patience as thousands of farmers lashed Fine Gael outside the gates of Leinster House for what they claim has been a “selling out” of the sector.