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from the Department of Finance perspective now, previously in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade I engaged significantly on trade and tariffs at an EU level. It is so important we continue to, as he rightly says, monitor the impact all these issues have or could have … have reached a deal on reciprocal trade. This provides much-needed certainty, or at least more certainty, to exporters. That said, tariffs continue to represent a clear headwind to domestic activity, particularly given the highly globalised nature of our economy. Updated analysis on the impact of tariffs

area feeling the impact of tariffs more directly is the Irish whiskey sector. Irish Distillers, Tullamore Dew and other smaller whiskey producers are paying higher tariff rates in the American market than Scotch producers while American bourbon enters the EU with no equivalent tariff. Irish whiskey … export success story and a major employer across rural Ireland. Will the Tánaiste work closely with our EU partners to secure improved tariff conditions for Irish spirits so brands like Tullamore Dew can compete fairly and continue to grow on the world stage

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Tánaiste. Our economy has shown remarkable resilience in recent years and Irish exports have held up strongly despite global tariff uncertainties. That is a credit to our businesses. However, SMEs and retailers are operating on very tight margins and tariff-linked increases in import … their competitiveness on the ground. Will the Tánaiste outline what steps his Department can take to support SMEs and retail businesses in managing tariff-related cost pressures in order that they can remain competitive, protect jobs and continue contributing so strongly to Ireland’s economic performance

have asked the Minister before to start looking seriously at ways we can reintroduce some level of regulation of energy prices beyond network tariffs. I am not suggesting that is easy but there are carve-outs in EU competition law that allow for price regulation in order … here in the South. As Power NI still holds a very large share of the domestic market, its tariffs are regulated by the Utility Regulator to ensure that customers are protected and that prices remain fair. That was true even prior to Brexit, when EU competition law applied

opposed to dealing with the issues of real substance. The Government came into office at a time of huge geopolitical turbulence, with tariffs, etc. We have navigated the tariff situation skilfully, effectively and with impact. We have reduced the threats to this country significantly as a result

high-standard, rules-based market. Since 2017, about 95% of CETA has been provisionally applied. That has meant the near elimination of tariffs on goods, real opening of services and procurement markets, and practical, predictable rules for trade. If Ireland cannot ratify CETA, we would put that provisional … application at risk, with the very real possibility of tariffs being reimposed and market access rolled back. The gains for Ireland from this agreement are not theoretical. They are already visible in our trade statistics and in jobs on the ground. Ireland’s bilateral trade in goods

continue to hear from the front line exactly what challenges they face. We continue to see an economy that is growing despite the tariffs. We continue to see a significant amount of what we export being exempt from the tariffs but it is why we have taken

that would have created US jobs but that have stopped or at least paused those as a result of the impact of the tariffs. President Trump's agenda is about creating more jobs in his country. We can help with that agenda but the 15% tariff

leader. The rationale behind it, which I think was correct, was to wait and see what the international environment looked like from a tariff point of view. There was different debate and different commentary on this and we decided to publish a summer economic statement that

tonnes are imported into Europe under existing arrangements. The change would be 99,000 tonnes of that 200,000 tonnes at a lower tariff entry rate. Meanwhile, Irish exports continue to increase across the board. In beef and dairy in particular, we are at record high levels

annual basis as it stands. The new initiative under Mercosur would allow 99,000 of those to be brought in under a reduced tariff preference. The Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, spoke about the wider issues around Mercosur. All trade agreements bring benefits and losses. There

allow them to reach their full potential. That is key to our economic success, particularly in a changing world with trade, tariffs and a number of unknowns. What we do control and have as a known is our people and talent, and being able to nurture that. Just

Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his assessment of the impact recent international tariff changes are having on the Irish economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64103/25

will be granted a beef quota of 99,000 tonnes subdivided into 55,000 fresh and 45,000 frozen, with an in-quota tariff of 7.5% to be phased in over six equal stages. The Government has been actively engaged with like-minded European Union countries to voice

additional 50,000 tonnes once it was fully phased in, but approximately 99,000 tonnes would benefit from an in-quota tariff of 7.5%. The fact is that Mercosur beef is coming into the country and it has been, and it is very worrying that carcinogenic hormones have

countries did not manage to export too much into Europe because of the SPS standards, which are often described as non-tariff barriers

maximum level of 15%. Suppliers will be required to continue to automatically place customers with a financial hardship meter on the most economic tariff available. Energy suppliers will be required to actively promote the vulnerable customer register and the protections it offers, promote how customers can have

latest switching rates for domestic electricity and gas customers; the actions his Department is taking to increase switching among households on high tariffs; and the steps being taken to improve transparency in billing and tariff information. [68933/25

Irish book industry, particularly the requirement for importers to file due diligence statements for each title; if he will consider designating the relevant tariff code for printed books as ultra-low risk to reduce administrative burdens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73281/25

Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 323 of 17 September 2025, if tariffs are to be introduced; the rate and the date (details supplied); for details of any further update he has on this matter

Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his assessment of the impact recent international tariff changes are having on the Irish economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64103/25

Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of claims made in each of the past five years for preferential tariff treatment under the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) for buses imported from Great Britain; the number of claims approved; the number refused