Advertisement

Leo Varadkar threatens to block the Mercosur deal over Amazon fires

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has threatened to block the Mercosur trade deal between the EU and South...

Share this article

09.42 23 Aug 2019


Leo Varadkar threatens to block the Mercosur deal over Amazon fires


Listen to this episode


Share this article

09.42 23 Aug 2019


Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has threatened to block the Mercosur trade deal between the EU and South American countries unless Brazil protects the Amazon rainforest. 

Oisin Coughlan, Director of Friends of the Earth joins Newstalk Breakfast now to discuss whether it was the right position for Leo to take.


Read more about

Amazon Rainforest Director Of Friends Of The Earth Farmers Fires Leo Varadkar Mercosur Trade Deal Newstalk Breakfast Oisin Coughlan

Related Episodes

The Bookshelf with Manchan Mag...

00:14:56

The Bookshelf with Manchan Magan

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:14:56


World Earth Day marks 55th yea...

00:08:57

World Earth Day marks 55th year

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:08:57


Does Dublin Bus need transport...

00:18:27

Does Dublin Bus need transport police?

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:18:27


Schools still under financial...

00:12:40

Schools still under financial pressure despite government schemes

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:12:40