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WATCH| 'Stop this deal' - IFA message during recent Mercosur protest

Members of the Irish Farmer's Association (IFA) gathered outside EU commission offices in Dublin on June 24, in protest of the proposed Mercosur deal, which the IFA say is 'selling out' farmers. Gerry Kiely, head of EP in Ireland, was confronted by ...

26 Jun 2019 at 11:29

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Minister Burke secures direct Brussels agriculture engagement over Mercosur concerns

...influx of beef from the South American countries at reduced tariffs. Minister Burke stated that concerns over the new MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL topped the agenda during the meeting. “As Minister for Trade, but also as a public representative from a farming background...

16 Dec 2024 at 17:02

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EU/ Mercosur trade deal slammed as 'complete betrayal of Longford cattle farmers'

Newly elected ICSA president Edmond Phelan has slammed the EU/ MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL as 'an absolute disgrace, which completely undermines the EU’s moral authority to lead on climate change'. Mr Phelan said, “Let there be no doubt: a calculated decision has been made...

29 Jun 2019 at 00:27

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Teen girl missing from Lucan last seen getting into grey BMW

...Ronanstown Garda Station on 01 6667700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. Also read: EU/ MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL slammed as 'complete betrayal of Longford cattle farmers'

29 Jun 2019 at 02:03

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ICSA angered at ‘sell out’ of beef farmers on Mercosur

“This amounts to a complete sell out of beef farmers across Europe with the likelihood that Irish farmers will feel the brunt,” he fumed. “It defies logic to agree to a quota that will have such a detrimental effect on a native industry that is ...

13 Oct 2017 at 16:00

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ICSA presidential election dates revealed

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has announced that the election for the position of president will take place on Thursday, June 27, in Portlaoise at a meeting of the association’s National Executive. The elections come after ...

15 May 2019 at 12:47

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Beef farmers being sacrificed by Commission's flawed trade policy

...beef that fails to meet EU standards and would be illegal to produce in the EU,” said Mr Cullinan. He said the MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL cannot progress and the existing access granted to beef not produced to our standards, including environmental,...

15 Feb 2021 at 18:00

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Ming happy as European Court of Justice puts the brakes on European Commission trade deals

Ming said, "Finally, some good news on the major trade deals that are now being negotiated by the European Commission on behalf of all us in the EU, the likes of TTIP (with the USA), CETA (with Canada), Mercosur (with South American ...

16 May 2017 at 17:28

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Toddler, 2, hospitalised after falling from apartment balcony in Limerick city

...to the scene of the incident at Mount Kennett, near Steamboat Quay, at around 6pm this Friday. Also read: EU/ MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL slammed as 'complete betrayal of Longford cattle farmers' Ambulance arrived shortly at the scene and the toddler...

29 Jun 2019 at 00:51

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Longford farmers warned as ICSA chief says sustainable downsizing may be needed

...future trade agreements that beef will be the loser. “This vindicates the ICSA position against bad CETA, TTIP and MERCOSUR TRADE DEALs which offer little or no upside for the beef sector.”

05 Dec 2016 at 20:00

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Longford MEP claims Fine Gael counterparts have let down farmers

Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly has accused Fine Gael of not defending Irish farm families adequately in the face of major EU trade decisions, an assertion which has been strongly rebuffed by MEPs Maria Walsh and Nina ...

01 May 2025 at 08:00

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Longford MEP calls for greater support for community groups

Speaking in the European Parliament in Brussels today, Ciaran Mullooly MEP urged the European Commission to demonstrate greater trust in community groups that are actively working to enhance and develop local resources. ...

18 Feb 2025 at 16:00

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