Concern over EU and South America deal

THE Government still has serious concerns about a new trade deal between the EU and the South American bloc of nations.

- MESSAGE Martin Heydon

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon will try to make the case for Ireland's farmers at an 11th hour meeting in Brussels today ahead of a crucial Mercosur deal vote on Friday.

It seems likely the agreement will pass by majority vote after Italy came out in favour of it.