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Our country is facing enormous threats, threats which may be felt in every community and household - tariffs, housing, disability and so forth. We simply do not have time to waste on cynical strategies of aggression and disruption
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voices to raise the issues that matter on housing, healthcare, climate, jobs and the cost of living. On the eve of Trump’s tariffs and with the threat of a global Trump slump, this is a time to work constructively to address these issues. I am glad
debate this motion, Ireland faces huge economic threats and Government is extensively planning for the impact of tariffs on the Irish economy, jobs and competitiveness. This should be the prime focus of all Members on all sides of the House
face multiple existential crises. We have instability in the Middle East, war in Ukraine and climate change. Trade wars will start tomorrow, with tariffs posing threats to the global economy
buckle down and get working on behalf of the people of Ireland to protect our stability, our jobs in the face of potential tariffs, the taxes that support our most vulnerable - our older people and children and those in need of healthcare and disability services - and our country
sole focus of the Members opposite has been obstruction rather than governance. At a time Ireland is facing massive tariffs and potentially an economic war, they have caused chaos here in this Chamber over the past several weeks.
The Ceann Comhairle was elected by a democratic majority
needed a government with those willing to come forward and together to make hard decisions, supported by a strong majority of TDs. US tariff policy and the decisions of President Trump may be outside of our control. In the context of global challenges, this Government wants
days have been padded out with irrelevant statements on things like diversion of youth from crime, to be taken this week, not tariffs, not Ukraine, not Palestine, not any of the pressing issues Government Deputies claim to want discussed
across this country and pose a threat to so many jobs, we in this House are not debating a motion as regards the tariffs could be imposed in the coming hours. We are not debating a motion on what the European response may be to that significant threat
circus and treating everything as a joke, as we have just heard. This House faces serious challenges including threats to the economy from tariffs and challenges in housing, healthcare and climate. The people want solutions not stunts. They expect leadership and not tantrums. We choose responsibility over rhetoric
people. There is now a challenge that is greater than any we might have expected prior to the election. That is the looming tariffs coming from the United States and the impact these will have on all our communities and on our economy as a whole
grubby.
There are many issues that the TDs and Senators of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann need to get working on. Tomorrow's tariffs from the United States are principal among these. Once this evening's orchestrated stunt has been dealt with, it is really important that
Government or the Opposition, there are very great challenges facing our country and, indeed, the entire world. There is the threat of tariffs on goods, issues of global security and armed conflicts that affect this country indirectly. Both the Government and the Opposition must move on with
work to fix those issues. This issue has eclipsed the biggest existential economic threats to this economy, which are the tariffs, in the past number of weeks. We dearly need to listen to the people outside of this bubble, and we need to cop on to ourselves fast
stuck in the middle of a housing and homelessness crisis, war in Ukraine, atrocities in Gaza, our economy at risk from US tariffs and an existential climate crisis. This is not right. We should get real
legislation and focus on the work we were elected to do. The country faces serious challenges, including in regard to housing, Trump's tariffs, disability services, war in Europe, proposed EU reforms and regulation, and competitiveness. The people expect more than provocation and theatre. Let us get back
behalf of the people of Ireland. It is time we got down to the work we have to do, with the tariffs coming in probably tonight, and all the other issues such as housing - you name it. We need to get down to real politics here and work
have elected us to do such.
We have heard from many colleagues about all the challenges we are facing, from the impact of tariffs from the US to the potential loss of jobs. It is important that we protect our economy, support companies to expand and ensure that
Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline all engagements he has had with the Trump Administration in regard to its announcement of pharmaceutical tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15825/25
what we are expecting tomorrow, I would like an update on our engagement with the US Administration on the proposed tariffs that are coming into play tomorrow
work through the detail. Given that the misinformation has started, we need to make the point very clearly that Europe does not want tariffs but talks. We want representatives of the European Union and the United States to sit down around a table and find a way that
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contribution the Government has made in discussions with EU partners in response to proposed US tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15190/25
Erin McGreehan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the European Commission response to the proposed US tariffs on EU goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15338/25
Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he is taking to counter the possible impact of US tariffs on EU products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15537/25
happening in America, however, is completely and utterly unpredictable. I urge the Minister to also take into consideration the impact of any trade tariffs on our SME sector. I am delighted he established the trade forum but the SME sector will need support and protection. Will the Minister
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