‘Our silence on this is killing us’ – last-minute ructions in Fianna Fáil over Mercosur voteFears Coalition had ‘softened’ on pact and for the potential political falloutMercosur trade deal explainerMary Regan and Tabitha Monahan Today at 06:30There were last-minute ructions within Fianna Fáil over fears the Government planned to back the contentious Mercosur trade agreement in a crucial EU vote taking place today.

Source: Irish Independent January 09, 2026 13:03 UTC