Search the record

Irish economies and, indeed, for the United States economy, if a trade war is break out and if we have a series of tariffs and counter-tariffs. In the latest iteration of this in the aftermath of the so-called Liberation Day last year, Europe prepared different scenarios … terms of tariffs. Those scenarios are still in place and can be deployed, if necessary. We are very conscious of this and the Deputy was correct that this affects people's jobs and their capacity to look after themselves and their families. That has always been my number

Irish products in international markets That comes at a time when there are issues with our trading into the United States and the tariffs that apply there. There are tangible and significant benefits and the Government does not dismiss them. On the contrary, they are an important part … Irish exporters are small companies. For many of these businesses, exporting outside the EU can be particularly challenging due to tariffs, complex customs procedures and administrative burdens. The EU-Mercosur agreement has the potential to help to address these challenges. It would reduce costs by eliminating tariffs

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

Public Accounts. (4C) The Board shall ensure that any borrowing under this Act does not result in an increase in domestic electricity tariffs beyond inflationary adjustments, and shall publish an annual statement confirming compliance to be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas.”.”. Due to decades of underinvestment … around the same amount. We must also ensure that borrowing under this Act does not result, as I said, in domestic electricity tariffs beyond inflationary adjustments. There should be published an annual statement confirming compliance, and that would be laid before the Houses. Subsection (4B) enhances the transparency

rather than taking out of what we already have. To be positive, I notice the microgeneration support scheme and the clean export guarantee tariff already in place for exporting excess renewable electricity to the grid. On a massive national scale in terms of having the potential … information out there to help people to reduce their bills. I have noticed that constituents, especially older ones, do not change over their tariff after a year has elapsed. They are stuck in an overpriced standard tariff when they could be saving money. I agree that the Government

than the Irish. It is absolute nonsense, if you do not mind me saying so. It is the US that has imposed the tariffs, not Europe. We do not want tariffs. Europe does not want tariffs. They are bad for the economy, people, patients, industry and businesses

European Commission and the vast majority of the European Council has been to avoid an overreactive response, notwithstanding there are fairly severe tariffs on the motor industry, as a result of which a lot of EU countries are bleeding right now. It is easy for the Deputy … made what is called a framework agreement with the US. The latest iteration of this process is the announcement of a potential 30% tariff - not 10% but 30% - by 1 August. If that materialises, the EU, at that stage, will have no option but to respond. There

have not failed in any respect. Europe has avoided retaliation, notwithstanding a fair degree of provocation by way of the imposition of tariffs. There has been an effective 10% tariff for the past number of months. Europe has avoided overreacting to this and has gone down the route … issues, which we acknowledge. They can be resolved via renegotiation. That is what we want to do. I do not believe in tariffs

have seen yet another Trump tariff turn with his 30% announcement - or threat at least - at the weekend. I know, as the Taoiseach has said, this would be ruinous both for the EU economy and the US. We have also seen the new deadline of 1 August. Speaking … summer economic statement will be published? Will there be a revised national development plan next week as we understand? If the 30% tariffs proceed, does the Government anticipate having to revise the economic plan and will the Dáil be recalled at that point? I am conscious this

great deal has happened since 16 June when the Cabinet committee last met. I will come back to the question of tariffs, which I raised with the Taoiseach during Leaders' Questions. The tariff of 30% now threatened by President Trump would, of course, be ruinous, as the Taoiseach … contingency plan? If it appears, coming close to 1 August, that the EU negotiation side has not succeeded in stopping those tariffs coming into effect, will the Dáil be recalled? How will that impact budgetary preparations? The Taoiseach also mentioned that at the European Council meeting, Ukraine

recently heard of the possibility of an increase in US tariffs from 10% to 30%. EU Trade Commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič, has said that the 30% tariffs would effectively cut off EU-US trade, which is quite a sobering thought. Is the Government liaising with the Commissioner … possible impacts of the increase from 10% to 30% tariffs

more on that and the steps that are ongoing with Canada on that? How closely are the EU and Canada engaging on the tariff threat? We have seen Trump threatening Canada with a further 35% tariff despite the blanket 25% already there. We have seen Canada scrapping … Canada engaging at leadership level to respond to the US and its dominant position on services, particularly tech, and the tariff threat? The Taoiseach referred to the Government's plan to ratify CETA. There are many people with real concerns about the investor court provisions in CETA

system. I will alert the Minister for education to the Deputy's raising of these issues. Deputy Ó Murchú raised the tariff and the Army pensions. Again, I will relay that to the Tánaiste. I dealt with remote working. The LEEF has considered that. It is very conscious … potential implications of tariffs on trade for employment. We have urged that we avoid a knee-jerk reaction. People were immediately looking for subsidies, which would have been the wrong thing because that situation has not unfolded yet. A lot depends on the nature of the trade deal

window of space for engagement. I welcome that engagement. I also note the federal court ruling in the US that some of the tariffs imposed by the US Administration exceed President Trump's authority and that the US Administration is now appealing this ruling, so much uncertainty remains … possible to reach a negotiated, mutually beneficial agreement with the US. The Deputy is right, though. If we get into a situation where tariffs become the norm, that would be extraordinarily worrying. Even 10% tariffs on certain sectors of our economy and other economies in the European Union

very significant powers as well for bigger businesses. We all want to see, because if prices go up, and I know tariffs were mentioned being used as an excuse and all of that and some of these are issues, but the reality is, as Deputy Donnelly said, that … always difficult to see how the price will come down. That is one of the reasons we must stand firm on tariffs because there is no question that they will lead to price increases all through society. The Deputy is right that we will never see prices come

Israel's genocide, so I hope that was part of that conversation. The Taoiseach also mentioned the very concerning prospect of tariffs and the increased volatility of the Trump Administration's approach with the announcement just last week by President Trump that he would impose 50% tariffs from … form of a short-time work support scheme for employers here where there is this level of volatility and uncertainty around tariffs. Finally, has the Taoiseach been briefed on the use of Shannon Airport by civil contractors for the US Government deporting people to South Sudan in breach

county. What discussions has the Minister been able to have with such businesses? What mitigating measures can we put in place ahead of tariffs and what discussions can we have? No more than we have Intel in the north of County Kildare producing semiconductors, we also have … huge food industry. Considering this from that perspective, is there the level of work we can do to mitigate any tariffs that may come in the future, to allay any potential fears and to offer assistance in looking for new and additional markets to help bridge

thank the Tánaiste and we will definitely take him up on that briefing. There are two points here. We know that tariffs increase prices on consumers but even if there were no tariffs there is a cost of living crisis. I really think that the Government does … parliamentary party meeting that we may face difficult decisions, so I am very concerned. In the past, the Government used the issue of tariffs in the context of low-paid workers having to wait longer while at the same time the Government is preparing to increase CEO salaries

thank the Acting Chair. It is time we stopped pretending that we were caught by surprise with these tariffs. Over the past year, it has been crystal clear that Donald Trump was on fast track to the White House and with him the threat of escalating trade tensions … protectionism and tariffs which could hit Ireland right between the eyes. What was this Government response? It was nothing - no planning, no urgency and a serious lack of leadership. It is the same sluggish, slow sloth-like reaction that we have seen time and again from this Government

himpleachtaí an-dainséarach agus an-dáiríre do mhuintir Mheiriceá sa chéad áit, ach do phobail thar timpeall an domhain freisin. The imposition of tariffs by President Trump are illogical, arbitrary and, in many respects, without any basis in reality in respect of talking about retaliatory measures without … will be significant concern about people's futures and jobs, about how all these high-level discussions and about how countries are exchanging tariffs and the tit-for-tat that goes on. What is that going to mean for them and their families? People will want to hear

found in the alcohol, dairy, car components and medical devices sectors and are facing the double whammy of the weak dollar and tariffs and the impact has been immediate. It is very different for the pharmaceutical sector and we worry about it too but the impact … will be over the medium to long term. We have yet to hear of the tariffs to be announced for that sector. For the sectors that are suffering now, the reality is that some of those are high margin while others are lower margin. Some have a high

incredible that no one in the entire US Washington Administration is challenging these tariffs. It is incredible that the Republican Party, the party which produced Ronald Regan who, for all his faults, understood the benefits and value of free trade, is moving away from this and clearly wrapping … know what planet it is living on. It is incredible the US Administration has put out the falsehood that there are tariffs of 39% between the European Union and the USA, meaning the EU imposes average tariffs of 39% on US goods and services. That is patently

billion in corporation tax it owed. Look at Pfizer which has been cutting jobs here long before the tariffs were threatened. Look at Twitter, now X, which fired 140 workers here by email just like Elon Musk is now doing for Trump. This is the moment … Donald Trump. What did the pathetic, grovelling visit, which was hailed by much of the media as a diplomatic success, result in? Which tariffs did it avert? Which massive new tariffs on pharmaceuticals did it avert? It proves that pandering to him is a waste of time. There

biggest existential threat since the last economic recession. Ireland is the most exposed country in the European Union in terms of these tariffs. There is doubt that these will disproportionately impact Ireland. Without question, Ireland is in real danger here, yet the Government is suffering from inertia … incredible to think that Simon Harris is meeting Howard Lutnick today while the tariffs are in place. Surely this should have happened in advance. It is incredible that this is the first debate we have had on this issue. Aontú was the first party to bring a motion

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to detail the engagement there has been with his Department and stakeholders in industries affected by US tariff threats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32379/25

Department plans to publish the summer economic statement; the way in which it plans to account for any proximate announcements regarding EU-US tariffs in its published estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37111/25

Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department is taking to help farmers who are worried about the threatened imposition of US tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36674/25

large and bulky aircraft parts that are being brought into the country via shipping containers, will be subject to the mooted import tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36287/25

light of his recent comments citing halting the introduction of labelling as a potential measure for business in response to tariffs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33468/25

Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the emergency measures being considered to assist SMEs in the continuing threat of US tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33217/25

Employment to set out the supports to small businesses whose trade has been affected by the recent uncertainty created by the United States tariff changes for goods being imported into the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33308/25

published; and if further clarification will be provided on the specific steps that might be taken to protect the pharmaceutical industry should US tariffs be increased on pharmaceutical products from the EU. [32248/25

Affairs and Trade the specific steps he might consider taking to protect the pharmaceutical industry in Ireland should there be an increase in tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals in the US. [29779/25

value of whiskey exports to the United States in 2023 and 2024; if his department has calculated the impact of possible 30% tariffs on tax revenue, and if so, if he would provide detail on this. [29240/25

Employment the provisions his Department and bodies under its aegis have taken to assist SMEs in the case of an imposition of tariffs on the European Market by the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30726/25

Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Finance his views on the impact of proposed tariffs on economic growth in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27626/25

Minister for Finance how he envisages economic growth will be impacted next year and for the foreseeable future on account of potential tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28257/25

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on Ireland's engagements with the EU regarding draft reciprocal trade tariffs. [27401/25

asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagements he has had with the EU regarding protecting Ireland from the tariff war. [17197/25

Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the plans his Department is putting in place should tariffs imposed by President Trump remain in place long-term once the 90-day pause ends on 8 July 2025. [26773/25

Trade the risks to the Irish economy with the European Union’s announcement of a new list of US goods that could face tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27805/25

Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Finance to outline the role he has in the EU/US trade tariff negotiation. [28931/25

Muirí asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline his engagement with EU officials in response to the tariffs imposed by the United States [17227/25

date on potential new markets for agrifood produce, exports of which to the US currently amount to almost €2 billion per annum, should tariffs be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25705/25

Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, during his recent trip to America, he was provided with clarity on what impact President Trump's tariffs will have on Ireland's agrifood produce sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25706/25

Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress in preparing for the impact of any new tariffs on Irish farmers and agrifood producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25607/25

Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to confirm that no additional tariffs over what was already in place by the end of March this year were assumed in the baseline economic projections contained in the Annual Progress Report; and if he will make a statement

requirement for State agencies and public bodies to pay residential zoned land tax, in light of concerns that the imposition of these tariffs on publicly owned lands, particularly those designated for long-term or strategic community and public service use, is having an adverse impact on the financial

introduction of a content production levy given recent developments in the United States where there is now a proposed introduction of a 100% tariff on movies coming into the US from abroad. [24413/25