Politicians have not explained the benefits of Mercosur deal, says European Minister Thomas Byrne
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Politicians have not explained the benefits of Mercosur deal, says European Minister Thomas Byrne
"European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne has publicly disagreed with the Government and other critics of the Mercosur deal after it passed in Bruss­els yesterday."
"He said the Irish economy had been built on free trade, pointing out that 90pc of Irish beef is exported, and predicted Irish agriculture would utimately benefit hugely from the deal."
Thomas Byrne publicly disagreed with the Government and other critics after the Mercosur deal passed in Brussels yesterday. He stated that the Irish economy has been built on free trade and highlighted that 90pc of Irish beef is exported. He predicted that Irish agriculture would ultimately benefit hugely from the deal. He positioned support for the agreement on the basis that expanded trade opportunities align with Ireland’s export-led agricultural sector and would deliver significant advantages for producers.
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