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charge on customers. To be helpful, and this is just a guide, the average annual increase for a typical domestic customer's network tariff will be around €6 over the five years to 2030. This does not mean the overall energy bills will rise by the equivalent amount … South. The proposed new section 4(c) would prevent any borrowing activity by the ESB that could lead to domestic increases in electricity tariff rates beyond inflation and require the ESB to publish an annual statement confirming compliance. Under its legal mandate

Aontú has raised concerns about the economic threats of the tariffs for quite some time. An Aontú Private Members' Bill sought to urge the Government to take steps to mitigate the consequences of the tariffs. In response, Deputy Alan Dillon, the Minister of State with responsibility for enterprise … stated that there is no threat to Ireland as regards these tariffs. I warned at the time that this was very naive and dangerously complacent and I hoped it was not reflective of the Government across the board. Since then, there has been a narrative change. Recently

colleague the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. As regards the question more broadly and measures to support businesses in response to tariffs, the Government recognises that this is a dynamic and evolving situation, which is being monitored closely by the Government. A key element of the Government … taken in established markets where there is value to be maintained and, potentially, more value available. My Department has been preparing for tariffs and economic shocks. We are working with Enterprise Ireland, our dedicated agency that provides support to exporters. Enterprise Ireland has established a bespoke team that

undertake further internal preparations in case negotiations are unsuccessful. This often gets misrepresented. The European Union does not want to see tariffs or trade barriers. In many areas, we are offering zero for zero in terms of tariffs but we would be pretty darn foolish to go into … economic interests. This is a sensible and measured approach. It should be remembered that to date, the EU has not imposed any tariffs on the US while EU and Irish exporters are subjected today to 10% tariffs on exports. We have shown extraordinary restraint in the face

What is our first problem when we see tariffs? Trump met our Taoiseach before St. Patrick’s Day and invited Conor McGregor to meet him on St. Patrick’s Day. That is what he thinks of Ireland. He looks at Ireland as a tax haven for companies … caused are already wreaking havoc in Europe, including Ireland, and are scaring people considerably. As it stands, this country cannot withstand tariffs from the US. It cannot, because of its size and nature, withstand world economic uncertainty. It cannot withstand it because of regulations applied to our agri

welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion. We must all be clear that the blame for the current trade tariff situation is laid firmly at the door of Trump and his cabinet of billionaires. While the scale of the tariffs and the response from … long term. As we prepare for a referendum on Irish unity, likely within a decade, we must also look at the impact of tariffs on an all-Ireland basis. It is critical that a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council is convened immediately. The Government needs

tariffs announced by the US Administration have caused concern and anxiety over the impact on Irish businesses and job creation across the country. The uncertainty in respect of sectors such as pharmaceuticals adds to this. While I know the Government has been preparing for this, it is regrettable … that the US Administration made the announcements. Nobody wins from tariffs. However, it is important that the Government continues to analyse these measures and their impact on our trade along with the European Commission. The EU will have to respond in a proportionate manner that protects our businesses

When we speak about Trump's tariffs what we are actually discussing is an assault on Irish workers and global workers. It is also an assault on our industries and on the communities that have been built up around them. When we speak about Trump we have … power. This should always be to the fore of our thoughts. What this chaos merchant is doing in terms of instilling global tariffs and creating global disorder is aligning this with the removal of USAID. USAID has been very important on a multitude of fronts. When the tariffs

example of how a globally interlinked economy can drive up growth for the betterment of us all. Unfortunately, with the US tariffs now in place we will absolutely suffer. I am hugely concerned for our exporting business. A 20% blanket tariff on most goods will have a huge … what it will do for the pharmaceuticals, semi-conductors and the other sectors excluded from the so-called reciprocal tariffs. I am thinking of my constituents in County Louth and the impact it may have on the strong and vibrant economy we have in the county. Cooley Distillery

weekend, Davy stockbrokers complained that the impact of failed Government housing policy on our economic competitiveness was a bigger threat than Trump’s tariffs. I am not saying I agree with that but that is what it said. Today, myhome.ie and Bank of Ireland are saying … which this Government has pushed house prices to extraordinary highs means we have an additional layer of vulnerability if the tariffs introduced wrongly by Donald Trump have the impact many of us expect. One of the reasons we are all so concerned about those tariffs is that

well. May he rest in peace. I thank Deputy Doherty for the range of questions he posed. I agree with him that tariffs are bad. They are bad for Ireland, bad for Europe, bad for the US economy, bad for consumers, bad for growth and bad for jobs … that President Trump was determined to have this moment - what I describe as a moment of chaos - in terms of the announcement of tariffs. This the biggest change in terms of trading approaches in probably a century. He has had that moment, and what now needs to happen

bracing ourselves for the impact of the most foolish April Fool of them all. I am talking, of course, about Trump's tariffs, the scale and scope of which we will learn tomorrow. Not content with damaging his own economy, he has now got his sights … request in scheduling a briefing last week for Opposition leaders to hear from officials in his Department about the likely impact of tariffs. I thank the Tánaiste and his officials for what was a comprehensive, but deeply worrying, briefing. Clearly, we cannot take the threat of tariffs seriously

wrecking ball to the world economy. His goal is clear and unambiguous, that being, to cause maximum damage. Yesterday, Trump said his tariffs would make his country go boom, which brought to mind the Hindenburg disaster because, as far as plans go, tariffs are up there with filling … airship with flammable gas. Tariffs are toxic to trade and economic growth and America will not be immune from this poison, which is why fears of a recession in the United States are growing. We are through the looking glass when it comes to the Trump Administration. Appeals

raise with the Tánaiste today is how we in Ireland respond to US President Trump. First, on the impact of Trump's proposed tariffs, we are hearing that US pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland are already scenario planning for moving manufacturing to the US. Like … contribution to corporation tax receipts, so we could not be more exposed in terms of jobs and our economy from the risk of tariffs. I raised this with the Tánaiste three weeks ago and he accepted my request to brief Opposition leaders on the potential impact of tariffs

world's absolute outrage at what is happening in Gaza and in the occupied territories across Palestine. Turning to other issues, the tariffs being brought in by the United States were to be on steel and aluminium first. Then the European Union talked about tariffs on whisky coming … from America, then they retorted with tariffs on Irish whiskey products and products coming from the European Union, with talk of 200% tariffs. All of this is very volatile and difficult. In my own constituency we have The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo. Pat Rigney was on the radio

enormous investment going on in the Midleton plant and in a new one and obviously there is huge concern about how the tariffs will proceed. Let us remember that the European Union does not want any tariffs. The US Government has started this with a resumption of tariffs … engage with and input into that. We will be engaging with the Commission. Obviously there has to be a comprehensive response to any tariffs that will be announced on 2 April. The EU will be allowing a bit of time after 2 April before it responds

electricity and gas markets, including in the context of the CEG, is solely a matter for the CRU. Regarding the development of tariffs under the CEG arrangements, the CRU is of the view that the competitive approach whereby suppliers set their own competitive export tariffs has functioned well … communities, farmers or others wish to pursue an export-only project, the small-scale renewable electricity support scheme provides a fixed 15-year tariff for the development of smaller scale solar and wind energy projects up to 6 MW. This tariff is set by the Minister. However, such

thank the Deputy for his question. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities, CRU, is currently undertaking a multi-annual review of electricity network tariffs. Electricity network tariffs recover the costs of developing, operating, and maintaining the networks from the users connected to the electricity networks. The review will … seek to put in place a framework for how network tariffs should be structured to ensure they are in the best interest of consumers, are fit for purpose for the modern evolving electricity networks and to help facilitate a low-carbon future. The tariff review will take account

Irish goods exports in January went to the US, with medical and pharmaceutical products accounting for 61% of these exports. Recent US tariff actions and the threat of wider measures have already shown how volatile the situation is. In April 2025, exports to the US fell … single month due to tariff uncertainty. Economists warn that broad US tariffs on EU products could cost Ireland more than €18 billion in lost trade. It would have a real impact on GDP, domestic demand and employment if a full trade war were to develop. These figures underline

particularly on trade, the Middle East and Ukraine. This engagement is fundamentally challenged, however, by recent US actions and statements regarding Greenland and tariff threats against a number of EU member states, the UK and Norway, which are akin to a threat of tariffs against … joint statement that was issued in August last year provided a degree of much-needed certainty and confirmed a single 15% US tariff on EU goods. Any decision to impose an additional tariff only serves to undermine transatlantic relations and would be utterly incompatible with

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

world this year. While the international order has been shifting for over a decade, this year saw greater fragmentation as widespread tariffs were introduced. The world has been pulling away from its near-universal commitment to free and open trade, a commitment that benefited many. Our fortunes … progress in recent years. Ireland will always be a global voice for, and champion of, co-operation and trade. It is regrettable that tariffs were introduced but the recent EU-US trade agreement is still a better outcome than the alternative of higher tariffs and, ultimately, even greater

determination published in July, and represents a step change in investment in our electricity grid infrastructure; — while it is regrettable that Electricity Network tariffs will increase to support this investment under PR6, the investments in vital infrastructure are necessary to transform our electricity system to support a growing … electricity demand supplied by renewables; — the Public Services Obligation (PSO) levy funds Ireland's renewable electricity support schemes, the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff and the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme, and is a key enabler of investment needed to meet national targets for renewable generation and carbon emissions

Minister of State needs to start looking seriously at ways we could reintroduce some level of regulation on energy prices beyond network tariffs. I know it is not easy. The markets are governed by a hodgepodge of different EU-level rules but there are carve-outs that allow … once was here in the South. Because 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. This was the case even prior to Brexit when

Single Market, particularly for services. Recent work by the IMF suggests that remaining Single Market barriers are equivalent on average to a 44% tariff on goods and a 110% tariff on services, so there is a lot we can do ourselves in respect of removing barriers and making … consumers must also continue. As the House will be aware, the deadline to reach agreement or to end the US pause on higher tariff rates has now been extended to 1 August. It is increasingly clear that any deal is likely to include a baseline tariff

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

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update in relation to the position of the Government in relation to potential increased tariffs; and the preparations it is making for same. [66751/25

Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department will investigate increasing feedback tariffs from anaerobic digesters and solar panels in order to incentivise the production of electricity on family farms by making green energy more sustainable. [66857/25

Tourism and Employment the contingency measures her Department has put in place to protect Irish exporters and jobs in the event of new tariffs being imposed by the United States on EU goods, including pharmaceuticals, agrifood, and technology sectors; the assessment that has been made of the potential

asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the impact of app-based dispatch operators offering fares below the regulated taxi meter tariff; the effect this is having on the viability of the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66043/25

Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the legislation that allows dispatch operators to set fares below the national taxi tariff, given concerns that this practice undermines the Government appointed regulator and creates unfair competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter

will assess the need to amend legislation in order that only the vehicle licence holder can offer a fare below the metered tariff, as is being called for by taxi drivers who warn that current arrangements place them at financial and regulatory risk; and if he will make

credit scheme to date in 2025 and its assessed impact on household arrears; the targeted interventions planned to reduce household energy debt, promote tariff switching, and improve transparency and efficiency in billing; the plans to transition from universal energy credits to targeted supports for households most at risk

Commission for Regulation of Utilities to ensure that residents using shared, residents-only chargers in multi-unit developments can access domestic electricity tariffs; the timeline for issuing guidance to market participants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58284/25

Networks where EV chargers are connected to a landlord/common meter; the number or proportion of such connections paying non-domestic tariffs; and if he will publish guidance for owner-management companies and suppliers on fair domestic-rate billing for shared residential chargers; and if he will make

will be updated to support retrofitting of shared, residents-only chargers in small schemes and align grant rules with any changes to domestic-tariff access for such chargers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58287/25

Transport the progress under the climate action plan on delivering EV charging in apartment developments; whether policy provides for access to domestic tariffs for residents using shared chargers in private apartment car parks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58289/25

apartments will facilitate either individually metered EV charge points in assigned spaces or compliant shared-charger solutions that allow access to domestic tariffs; the planned guidance for owner-management companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58288/25

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the Government's position in relation to potential increased tariffs; and the preparations it is making for same. [57181/25

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the risk to Irish exports given ongoing tensions in transatlantic trade for example, US tariff threats and supply-chain disruptions; the contingency strategies his Department has developed to shield Irish businesses from sudden shocks; and if he will make

plans to safeguard Irish farm competitiveness in the face of ongoing EU trade negotiations, including Mercosur, the EU-UK agreement, and US tariff policies on Irish agriculture; if he will request mandatory safeguards to prevent Irish beef, dairy, and tillage producers being undermined by imports produced to lower

Minister for Finance if he has conducted an assessment of the likely impact on Irish pharmaceutical exports and State tax receipts of recent tariff announcements by the United States administration; and the contingency measures being considered in Budget 2026 to mitigate any fiscal risk arising from changes

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to consider supporting producers of pig products impacted by Chinese tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50805/25

engagement there has been with his Department, other Government Departments, State agencies and industry, including pharma, technology and medtech, regarding changes to US tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50113/25

Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to support Irish SMEs affected by the 10% tariffs now being applied to most exports to the United States; whether targeted measures are being developed to help these firms diversify into new markets or offset

Deputy George Lawlor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which tariffs influence Ireland’s trade relationship with the United States, particularly in terms of exports and imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50737/25

Minister for Finance to provide an estimate of the number of jobs in Ireland that may be at risk due to the 15% tariff imposed by the United States on EU goods; the measures being considered to mitigate this impact; and if he will make a statement

outline the Government's long-term strategy to diversify trade partnerships and reduce reliance on any single market in view of the new tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50738/25

Foreign Affairs and Trade the communications he has had with the European Commission to date in 2025, in respect of the impact of tariffs on the pharmaceutical and medtech sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50338/25

Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline communications he has had with the European Commission to date in respect of the impact of tariffs on the pharmaceutical and medtech sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50350/25