Heydon: Ireland's position on Mercosur is 'not going to swing the dial' - Agriland.ie

Heydon: Ireland's position on Mercosur is 'not going to swing the dial' - Agriland.ie

Minister Heydon said that Ireland's opposition to the Mercosur trade deal 'is not going to swing the dial'

The Euro MPs have listened to Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, who has stressed the geopolitical importance of the pact and the opportunities it will offer to many European companies, in addition to mentioning the safeguards included and the intention of Brussels to set up a compensation fund to protect producers.The conclusion of the negotiation of the agreement last December now opens the ratification process, as the pact has to get the appr…