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Friday, 9 January 2026 06:50

The deal is expected to pass at council level before a parliament vote in the coming weeks.

If the Mercosur trade deal is voted through today, the IFA will intensify its lobbying campaign to stop its progress through the European Parliament.

Member states are likely to back the agreement with South American countries, unless more countries oppose it.

Ireland is among those planning to oppose the deal over farmers' concerns about the standard of imported beef.

IFA President, Francie Gorman says they won't give up the fight:

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Smaller farmers say minimum thresholds prevent them from claiming certain fuel support schemes.
Barbara Heslin Retires From Longford County Council

She was Director of Services for 11 years with the local authority.
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All of Leinster and Tipperary are included in the warning.
Cyclist In Her 80s Dies Following Bike And Truck Crash

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Minister Vows Closer Cooperation On Wildfire And Bogfire Legislation

It comes after a recent spell of hot weather that sparked bog fires across the Midlands.

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