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Department, like finance Ministries elsewhere, is assessing the potential impact of tariffs on our economy. The assessment of our economic outlook, which will incorporate the latest developments in the global economy, will be set out in the spring forecast, which will be published in April. From an economic … overall trade deficit of €84 billion with the US. The Government has taken careful note of President Trump's decisions in respect of tariffs in recent days and the agreement to postpone tariffs on Mexico and Canada by 30 days. We regret the imposition of tariffs. Our view

taraifí agus an rud atá beartaithe ag na Stáit Aontaithe don Aontas Eorpach, Éire go háirithe. My question relates specifically to the tariffs. What analysis has been done on the impact of the proposed tariffs on the EU, given that Ireland, within the Union, is uniquely exposed … light of the policies we have adopted and our stance on Gaza. I realise things are changing by the minute regarding tariffs; they are promised and then not promised. What analysis has been done

work went into preparing Irish business for the impacts of the divergence between the two parts of the island on trade, customs and tariffs. As we head into more uncertain times in terms of the transatlantic relationship regarding trade and tariffs, I ask the Tánaiste's Department … should have an ethical framework and avoid any suggestion of oligarchy and so on, but if it is to deal with trade and tariffs, the people it should talk to are Irish businesses and people carrying out business in Ireland. We need to look at what the unintended

people's representatives and now we intend to get on with the people's business. Deputy Carthy raised the issues of trade and tariffs. What he has done in opposition today is utterly childish. At a time when it has never been more important for Ministers … abroad to represent this country in trade talks, in tariff talks, on Ukraine, on the Middle East and on issues the Deputy says he cares about, what has he decided to do? He has decided to block pairing so people cannot travel. Shame

rules-based order with his appalling positions on Ukraine and Gaza. Recently, President Trump announced that he is intent on imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from the EU. In the spirit of mutual co-operation and engagement, I ask that the Tánaiste, as Minister for Foreign … Affairs, brief Opposition leaders on the risk assessment for Ireland and for jobs here of this proposal to impose these outrageous tariffs. I was very disappointed to hear of the Tánaiste's flat refusal or denial of any intent to meet Opposition leaders on the issues around Standing

Ireland is the most exposed country in Europe as regards the potential changes in tariffs and corporation taxes with the United States. We are enormously exposed. Our dependence on a bargain-basement corporation tax economy which has been built up by the Government over the past ten years … means we are now under significant threat. What actions is the Minister taking to engage with the US Government on the tariff issue and the corporation tax issue

nothing if not unpredictable. We were expecting some form of white smoke from the White House this week as to what any potential tariffs may look like. Obviously, Ireland is especially exposed. On that basis, obviously, much of the responsibility in dealing with tariffs would

Minister of State. President Trump was elected on a platform of isolationism and protectionism. It is not clear whether he is using tariffs for crude political leverage or engaging in a true trade war. Neither is it clear if the traditional American guarantee to European defence is secure … Given the consequent economic and security instability and Ireland's unique exposure to the threat of tariffs, I ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on any discussions on EU-US relations at the recent Foreign Affairs Council

Since the discussion at the Foreign Affairs Council, President Trump has announced his decision to implement tariffs at 25% on steel and aluminium imports to the United States, commencing in March. Tomorrow, I will attend a virtual meeting of EU trade ministers, where ministers from all 27 member … along with the European Commission, will discuss this development and consider appropriate responses. Ireland's and the EU's view is clear, however: tariffs hurt businesses and consumers. They are not in the interests of the EU or Ireland and we do not believe they

point where we may not agree but I believe the process has concluded. On the broader point on trade and tariffs, that is a good idea and I would be very happy to do that. Yesterday, I had the first meeting of the newly established trade forum

about appeasing Donald Trump? The Taoiseach said that Europe will have to buy more liquified natural gas from the US to appease tariff threats from Trump. Those are his words, not mine. Are we going to trade away our climate, our children's future and our energy prices

rural communities but the industry faces real challenges from market volatility, disastrous trade deals like Mercosur coming down the tracks, unfair fish quotas, tariffs and climate change. Government, in that context, must support and empower family farms and fishing communities to diversify and thrive economically. Farm economies

falling behind the USA and China on AI due to over-regulation. The former ECB governor warned that Europe has effectively imposed tariffs on itself

Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the analysis undertaken to establish the impact that proposed US tariffs on the EU would have on Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4897/25

would have been considering this more acutely now, given that what we are talking about what happened before – in 2019, I believe – when tariffs were introduced and subsequently suspended by Mr. Biden. What did we learn from that? I agree with the Minister that our policy has brought

number of weeks be taken to do this work. That work will be concluded and published in April. On the imposition of tariffs under the first President Trump Administration, two learnings emerged. First, the EU did respond. The EU has indicated it will respond again in a firm

clarifying he is undertaking it and that it will be published in April. I understand the dilemma because there might be no tariffs tomorrow and it is all changing. We are dealing with a bully here. I asked about the exposure of Ireland specifically. It is exposed

provide details of any assessments made by his Department on the impact on the Irish economy of the possible introduction of certain tariffs by the US Government that will act as a barrier to trade between the United States and the EU; the preparations his Department is making

relates to a matter which has been raised on two separate occasions in the House this morning, that is, the impact of potential tariffs being considered by the US on Ireland and the EU's trade with the US and any assessments the Department may have undertaken

concerned about trade policy and how both trading blocks - the UK and the EU - may differ in the face of US tariffs

important focus of that discussion was the need for EU unity, especially in responding to any decision by the US Administration to impose tariffs on EU goods or services

Tánaiste for his answer. It is critical for a country as small as ours, with a small economy very much exposed to the tariffs coming from the United States or any change in the economic climate affecting the relationship between the United States and the European Union

seen any actions. Clearly, we need to do what we can, primarily at a European level because engaging with the US Administration on tariffs is a European competency. In terms of preparedness, however, we need to support businesses to potentially seek out new markets. One of the lessons

that need to be dealt with. The Tánaiste spoke earlier about Sudan and the issues Donald Trump has spoken about that relate to tariffs. I am asking specifically about governmental engagement on the ongoing issues in Palestine. We know about the dangers in relation to the ceasefire

caught in an archaic system. Regarding the proclamations that have come from the United States in recent weeks, in terms of possibly putting tariffs on the pharma sector, I would like to highlight that as part of our list of priorities

Murchú asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline how he is preparing for the threatened imposition of tariffs on EU-origin goods and services by the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6760/25

Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he has considered to mitigate the impact of tariffs on Irish agricultural exports; and if he will outline specific diplomatic strategies, trade agreements, or international engagements being pursued to protect the sector from potential adverse

Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he proposes to engage with President Trump’s administration in the United States with regard to mooted tariffs on European Union produce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4364/25

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his reaction to comments made last week by US President Donald Trump that he would specifically target tariffs at the pharmaceutical industry, and what preparations we are making were this to happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter

Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the analysis undertaken to establish the impact that proposed US tariffs on the EU would have on Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4897/25

provide details of any assessments made by his Department on the impact on the Irish economy of the possible introduction of certain tariffs by the US Government that will act as a barrier to trade between the United States and the EU; the preparations his Department is making

Department has carried out any preparation to deal with a potential fall in corporation tax as a result of the pending tariff war between the US and the EU. [5460/25

Department engaged with the US administration to seek to mitigate against the fall in tax revenues that could result in a tariff war between the US and the EU. [5461/25

Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a fixed price for a feed-in tariff for biomethane. [3976/25