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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 37 MIN

The Mercosor deal and On The Beat with the Gardaí!

from Behind the Story · host RTÉ News

A majority of EU States voted to pass the Mercosor trade deal with South American countries. Ireland, along with 4 other countries voted against the deal. Professor John O'Brennan of Maynooth University joins Evelyn O'Rourk to explain the deal, Ireland's position and why it's not over the line just yet. Later, Dara Tallon, producer of 'On The Beat' - the fly on the wall TV documentary following on duty Gardaí reveals the secrets of the production and what it's like to go on a drugs raid with the force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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