‘Tomorrow is not the end’, says Harris over vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

Irish deputy premier Simon Harris speaking to the media at Government Buildings in Dublin, where he said said Ireland “grappled intensively” with the decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, but ultimately had to “stand by our word”. He added that “tomorrow is not the end” of the issue as there would also be a vote of the European Parliament to ratify the deal. Picture date: Thursday January 8, 2026. - (PA Wire)

Ireland grappled with the decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

Tanaiste Simon Harris said that while assurances were secured, they were not enough to address all concerns raised by Ireland.