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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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Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly insists opposition to Mercosur must be a red line issue in Government formation talks

...the Midlands–North-West constituency, has written to Independent TDs in the region urging them to make opposition to the EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL a red line issue in the upcoming government formation talks. At the same time, he is working intensively to forge alliances...

09 Jan 2025 at 12:00

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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

Farming

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 Mullooly condemns EU-Mercosur trade agreement: Irish farmers deserve better than being sold out

MEP Ciaran Mullooly has strongly condemned the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, calling it a direct attack on Irish and European farmers who are already burdened by strict environmental regulations. The deal, announced by European ...

16 Dec 2024 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

Farming

Huge number of farmers assemble for anti-Mercosur Dáíl protest

...in the Dáíl on the Mercosur deal saw 84 TDs vote in favour of Sinn Féin's motion against the proposed EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL.

22 Jul 2019 at 15:00

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Longford Leader Farming: Brexit Fund must go directly to farmers

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney confirmed the funding at the AGM of the North Tipperary County Executive last night. Tim Cullinan said when it comes to allocating the funding, the impact on the agri-food ...

25 Jan 2021 at 10:00

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