Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes. Mercosur is a major challenge. There are member states of the European Union that are gung ho as they see the opportunities, but we see threats. However, in all trade agreements there are threats and opportunities. What we have to do is maximise the opportunities that present for us. The Senator seems to argue from the particular to the general, that because Mercosur is bad, all trade agreements are bad. It could be particularly challenging for the beef industry-----