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President Trump's tariffs are an unjustified act of aggression that will damage the US and the global economy. A full trade war has the risk of unleashing a global recession and that is the scale of threat we possibly face. The stakes are high and now more … every decision. It needs to be the prism through which we make all these decisions. We cannot get away from the fact tariffs are taxes. They are either paid by the companies or by consumers and what Trump is selling to the American people is a fantasy when

welcome the opportunity to make statements on the tariffs that we know are worrying people across the globe, this country and my constituency of Dublin Rathdown. Tá faitíos ar go leor daoine fud fad na tíre. Tá an faitíos sin orthu mar gheall ar a gcuid post … have been held together by the Windsor Framework and now needs to be looked at anew in the current context in which differential tariff rates apply and there is potential for differential rates with regard to the EU retaliation. On the EU level response, the EU is obviously

impossible to see any justification for the imposition of tariffs by the US on EU exports. It is deeply regrettable the US has decided to impose 20% tariffs on imports from throughout the European Union. This worry is only compounded by Donald Trump's recent announcement that … will target pharmaceuticals with major tariffs. Every opportunity for negotiation must be utilised. Ireland will be a strong advocate for an outcome which enhances the existing strong transatlantic trading relationship. Ireland, along with other European Union member states, is engaging on an ongoing basis with the European Commission

vulnerabilities and legitimate anxiety about what these developments might mean for jobs, investment and growth. There is no doubt that the introduction of tariffs by the US Administration on imports from the EU presents a significant economic challenge for Ireland. It is because of these threats that … respond to the threats we are facing. It is the Government's firm belief that any response from the EU to the US tariffs should be fair and proportionate and should carefully consider impacts on Ireland. This afternoon the European Commission will seek agreement of EU member states

diagnosis and treatment. Already, less than a week after the Rose Garden announcement, we are seeing the potentially catastrophic effect of Trump's tariffs. These so-called reciprocal tariffs, apparently drawn up on the back of a napkin, have already created massive global uncertainty and are putting entire … global level, the tit for tat has started with China and the EU will later today announce a response to the 25% steel tariffs. It is welcome to hear that whiskey, wine and dairy products will be left out to protect EU, and indeed our own, alcohol

together. I thank Deputy Boland for this question. I reiterate that I deeply regret the US decision to impose tariffs on steel, aluminium and derivative products from the EU and other trade partners, effective from 12 March last. I am also aware of the announcement … Administration on 26 March of its plans to introduce tariffs against the auto sector from 2 April. I met my counterpart from Slovakia in recent days, a country with a major car industry. We are all conscious in Ireland and across the European Union tonight that tomorrow there

visit in March, the primary objective of the Government and myself was to protect the Irish economy and jobs in respect of any tariff impositions on European Union goods, in particular Irish goods, from whatever sector. Therefore, we used the opportunity to emphasise the very substantial investment … Administration bilaterally. Critically, as has been said by Deputy Ó Cearúil and others, the European Union will engage in trade talks and tariff talks with the US. There has been engagement to date but it has not moved into the latter phase of intense negotiations. One would hope

United States to announce a trade deal with Britain. This will be the first deal struck since the American Administration unveiled aggressive tariffs on its trading partners across the world, including here in the European Union. Those tariffs were latterly partially suspended to allow space for negotiations … island economy can continue to grow and prosper. The European Union is also set to launch its suite of countermeasures to the US tariffs today. We have warned that a tit-for-tat trade war between the United States and the European Union would not be in Ireland

This question relates to the potential impact on unemployment and tax revenues as a result of the announcement of US tariffs. We heard what Donald Trump had to say last night, with 20% tariffs being imposed on this State. Pharmaceuticals will not be the subject of a tariff … hold our breath in relation to that. We have the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI, and Department of Finance modelling on 25% tariffs and a reciprocal tariff from the EU and their impact in the context of job losses and potential income from taxation. Has any early

Before I get into the important specifics the Deputy raised, I will reflect on the announcements relating to the tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration. Free trade has been at the centre of the Irish and European economies for many decades. However, it is clear that the global … economic landscape has changed. Tariffs are being imposed in respect of trade into the United States at a level that is historically high. We are moving into a trading and economic world that will change. This will have consequences for the Irish economy and the global economy

Sweden, and indeed Ireland, aspire to and have put in place at world-leading levels. It is important that we protect our economy. Tariffs were mentioned by Deputy Boyd Barrett in this context too. Everyone is against tariffs because they cut growth and jobs but when … Canada trade agreement three or four years ago it was a big debating point in the Dáil. That reduces tariffs to zero or near-zero on trade with Canada, the friendliest country in the world. One of the Green Party TDs went to the High Court to stop

three major powers, depending on how you see it. Mr. Carney further stated: ... recently, great powers have begun using economic integration as weapons. Tariffs as leverage. Financial infrastructure as coercion. Supply chains as vulnerabilities to be exploited. He spoke about his approach, and, to state the obvious, Ireland … aberration. This may not be a pause and we may not return to the phase that existed before. President Trump threatens tariffs on European countries. He is currently in Davos. He is rhetorically tilting at windmills, a bit more like Don Quixote than Donald Trump. I have

weekend’s developments took place in that context. The letter from President Trump to President von der Leyen was deeply regrettable. A 30% tariff will have a significant effect on the Irish and wider European economies. It could be detrimental. However, the EU continues to negotiate with … positive results in the time available. The Government will continue to seek to protect our indigenous Irish businesses and our multinational companies from tariffs. As the Deputy also said in his opening gambit, tariffs are not just harmful to Irish companies. They are hugely harmful to the American

negotiations are now at a critical juncture. Our position, I think across party lines, has been clear as a country. Tariffs threaten the hugely successful EU-US and Ireland-US economic relationship. They are bad for businesses, consumers and workers, and they are bad on both sides … Atlantic. Since April, many Irish exports to the US have been subject to an additional 10% tariff - that is in place today - and the imposition of these tariffs has had a negative impact on all types of businesses from multinational companies to small and medium enterprises and microenterprises

world's largest economy has decided, at least for now, to conduct its trade policy. The implications of a blanket 20% tariff on all EU goods represent the most serious challenge to transatlantic economic relationships in generations. Several themes have emerged throughout this debate, including concerns around sectorial … meeting, the European Commission updated Ministers on the timeline and the scope of potential countermeasures, including those designed in response to earlier US tariffs on steel, aluminium and derivative products that took effect in March. It was confirmed that the intention was to proceed with counterbalancing measures, which

dominate American foreign policy. That is now finding its way into economic policy. It is well known that Trump's imposition of arbitrary tariffs on products manufactured in countries across the globe will bring pain to the American economy and higher prices for American citizens … massive trading bloc responsible for two thirds of foreign direct investment, FDI, into America. These ill-considered tariffs by President Trump will mean that America will potentially have to increase its debt ceilings with all of the associated implications for American GDP. The only outcome will

back and forth between China and the US. Unfortunately, it is becoming a runaway train in terms of increasing tariffs. I fully support the Irish Government and the EU position on this. It is important that we give space, take a cool level-headed approach, give dialogue … work then we will respond as an EU bloc. That has already been made clear in the response to the earlier tariffs on steel and aluminium. The EU is now responding and that is the right thing to do. We know tariffs are counterproductive. They only result

welcome the opportunity to discuss the imposition of US tariffs on Ireland and the European Union. I will echo the Taoiseach. There is no justification for the imposition of these tariffs, none whatsoever. What we are witnessing is not simply a policy misstep, it is a backwards step … These tariffs will hurt businesses, workers and families on both sides of the Atlantic. My constituency of Dún Laoghaire is home to high-value exporters from fintech to pharmaceutical innovators who ship directly to the United States. I know the harm these tariffs will cause. Some

imposition of 20% tariffs on EU exports by the United States is not only unjustified and regrettable, but also erroneous in its rationale and deeply flawed in its calculations. It marks a significant retrogressive step in rules-based international trade developed in the aftermath of the Second World … normal congressional checks and balances. It is ironic because his power grab reeks of weakness. His previously stated principled stand on tariffs as a tool to repatriate American companies has been deconstructed by his willingness to consider negotiation by supplication. It creates a fertile field for corruption. Tariffs

without question the most serious issue to face the Irish economy in a long time. It is clear that the scale of these tariffs will be significant in European terms. Ireland does not believe in tariffs. The European Union does not believe in tariffs and does not want … tariffs. The European Union has not started this; Ireland has not started this. Ours is a small open economy and, in my view, the economic model we have followed over 50 or 60 years has brought about significant progress and modernity for and led to investment in Ireland

comhair na tíre sna blianta atá romhainn. Bunathrú atá faoi chaibidil ag údaráis na Stát Aontaithe agus Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe maidir le tariffs agus cúrsaí trádala. Without question this is a fundamental shift in US policy. Tariffs are bad. They are bad for the world. They will … across Europe and in Ireland. It is clear from what we understand so far that we are looking at a universal applicability of tariffs in terms of countries and goods. We have a number of sectors. The US Administration is going to focus on five sectors, including semiconductors

waiting to see what will happen tomorrow with US tariffs. However, we know there are no winners in a trade war and that we should not see a knee-jerk reaction from the EU. At this point, we need cool heads. I was taken aback by what Paschal … that what Trump is doing is act of self-harm and then do the same in kind. The ESRI was very clear about tariffs and EU counter-tariffs: they both hurt the economy and both impact on jobs. Just as Trump's tariffs will

economic uncertainty and volatility in our trading partners, significant threats are becoming apparent in many sectors. I am concerned at the trade tariffs that President Trump has indicated he will impose on the pharmaceutical industry, technology, software companies and Irish products such as whiskey and the impact that … more than €800 million per year. Over half of this is made up of whiskey exports. The imposition of a 200% tariff would spell ruin for the small whiskey distilleries that have blossomed in the past number of years, many of them providing valuable employment in rural areas

Ireland is facing a significant economic storm. The threatened tariff war with the United States could do immense damage to the current Irish economic model. Proposed changes to the US corporation tax could be catastrophic in terms of the Irish economy. Successive Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Governments … move with ease depending on the prevailing international economic winds. Ireland is currently facing into headwinds blowing against us from the United States. Tariffs will decimate the Irish economy. Irish exports to the United States, relative to other European counties, are far more. Last year, we exported

Like all colleagues, I very much welcome the announcement by President Trump during his recent visit to Ireland regarding the elimination of US tariffs on Irish whiskey. As the Deputy said, this is a hugely important market for us. The US market, in particular, is a very strategic … represents approximately 39% of overall whiskey exports, which is a huge amount when looked at on that scale. The elimination of the 10% tariff on whiskey will also amount to a saving of approximately €36 million for US importers of Irish whiskey. Again, that highlights the fact that

which his Department plans to protect EV and heat pump users from the sudden removal of dedicated time-of-use tariffs by suppliers. [61008/26

Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on her and other departments engagement with the EU and US as regards the possibility of tariffs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59316/26

Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on her and other departments engagement with industry and employees in relation to the possibility of tariffs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59317/26

including the clean export guarantee, in light of concerns that households generating renewable electricity are not receiving fair compensation relative to rising consumer tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48836/26

Climate, Energy and the Environment when he expects the review regarding the interaction between the small-scale renewable electricity support scheme (SRESS) tariffs and Community Enabling Grants to conclude; and if he will provide a timeline for the introduction of Community Enabling Grants under SRESS. [47139/26

asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether legal advice has been received regarding the potential double-funding issue between SRESS tariffs and Community Enabling Grants; if so, whether he will publish or summarise that advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter

steps her Department is taking to assess and mitigate the impact of the US most-favoured-nation pharmaceutical pricing policy and related trade tariffs on patient access to innovative medicines and the competitiveness of the Irish pharmaceutical sector; the status of the planned inter-departmental or sectoral taskforce

Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the impact to date of tariffs imposed on Irish products by the current Trump Administration in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45154/26

plans to work with the ESB to ensure Pay As You Go electricity customers are on the lowest possible electricity tariffs. [31211/26

attention has been drawn to the significant barriers being faced by small-scale renewable energy generation groups and communities; when the review of tariffs will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26175/26

Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of wind farms and their installed capacity supported by the Government’s renewable electricity feed-in tariff scheme and the alternative energy requirement support scheme in each of the years from 2000 to 2025, in tabular form. [27851/26

wind farms and their installed capacity which, having reached the end of their contracts, exited the Government’s renewable electricity feed-in-tariff scheme and the alternative energy requirement support scheme in each of the years from 2000 to 2025, in tabular form. [27852/26

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will report on the ongoing review of the small-scale renewable electricity generation tariffs; the reason for the review; when he believes this review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24120/26

Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on plans to revise the SRESS export tariff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24213/26

Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of renewable energy projects which have received a SRESS export tariff to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24214/26

Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated impact of the proposed Private Wires Bill 2025 on electricity tariffs for domestic consumers and small and medium enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25119/26

Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will engage with the Revenue Commissioners to review whether tariffs or import charges applied to small consignments of medical screening devices for volunteer-funded public-health trials are consistent with Government policy on preventative healthcare

impact assessment, economic modelling or internal policy analysis since 1 January 2021 examining the cumulative administrative and compliance costs arising from customs declarations, tariff classification requirements, VAT registration obligations or brokerage fees affecting Irish small and medium-sized enterprises exporting parcels to the United Kingdom and the United

Laoghaire asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the Government's position in relation to potential increased tariffs; and the preparations it is making for same. [8760/26

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given the ongoing instability caused by the USA foreign policy and potential for economic sanctions and tariffs between the EU and USA, if the Government developed contingency plans for alternative energy supply given Ireland’s reliance on importing US petroleum

Minister for Transport if he will review the regulation and oversight of public EV charging providers, in light of concerns that current tariffs bring EV running costs close to those of petrol vehicles and risk undermining EV adoption; and if he will make a statement on the matter

undertaken by his Department of the cumulative impact on Irish small and medium-sized enterprises of recent and forthcoming changes to customs and tariff rules affecting parcel exports to the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union; and the policy supports are planned to assist businesses

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