Taoiseach leaves door open for Government to support Mercosur trade deal

The Taoiseach started day two of his official state visit to China with a meeting with Chairman Zhao.

The Taoiseach has left the door open to the Government supporting the Mercosur trade deal.

The Government has long opposed the deal, which would see the EU sign a trade deal with South American countries. Farmers here fear the deal will flood the Irish market with cheap, substandard beef.