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

Despite the Irish opposition, the Mercosur deal is expected to pass a vote in the European Union on Friday. File picture: Dan Linehan

Ireland will vote against the Mercosur trade agreement, the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have confirmed.

The decision will head off a potential revolt from both the Independents in Government as well as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil backbenchers, many of whom raised concerns about the EU–South America trade deal.