Mullooly outlined that the parliamentary vote is decisive: MEPs must either approve or reject the agreement, and there is no automatic outcome assumed at this stage. The MEP said the upcoming vote represents one of the most significant trade decisions facing Irish representatives in recent years, with far-reaching implications for Irish agriculture, food standards and rural communities. “In two weeks’ time, Irish MEPs will be asked to take a clear position on Mercosur,” Mullooly said. It raises real questions about fairness, standards and the future of Irish farming. Those concerns should be heard and considered before Parliament is asked to decide.”

Source: The Herald January 07, 2026 11:28 UTC