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strongly condemn the decision by President Trump to impose 20% tariffs on EU exports, especially those that affect Ireland. Let us be clear here: this is not a negotiating tactic but an act of economic aggression by President Trump against our long-standing relationship. Let us call … reckless and short-sighted and will be deeply harmful to Irish jobs and businesses and the broader European economy. These tariffs will strike at the heart of our global economic model. This can already be seen in the stock market. Ireland is heavily reliant on trade with

concerned about tariffs as there are more than 9,000 FDI jobs in Clonmel and thousands more of them in Dungarvan up the road from me. However, like Deputy Nolan, I too am concerned about the tariffs that our own Government has imposed on the ordinary people, such … behind the Government, tripping the Government and costing more than €6 billion a year. The sooner we get a wake-up call with tariffs and start to deal with the waste, the opulence and the naked, shameless way that these NGOs are milking our taxpayers, the better. There

Second Stage of the Water Services (Repeal of Water Charges) Bill 2025, selected by Sinn Féin. Wednesday's business shall be: - Statements on Tariffs (not to exceed 3 hrs and 32 mins) - Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024 (Committee Stage, section 5, resumed) (to commence no earlier than … hours, whichever is the later). Wednesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Protecting the Irish Economy against increasing Trade Tariffs, selected by the Independent Technical Group. Thursday’s business shall be: - Statements on Uisce Éireann (not to exceed 3 hrs and 32 mins) - Employment (Contractual

improved for those who are impacted. We also know we are under severe pressure in respect of Donald Trump and tariffs. While we need to have cool heads, we do not exactly know how this will go. I want to give some details of a constituent with … business in the medical devices sector and the impacts tariffs are already having, although I will not name the company. The business is a provider of specialist precision manufacturing in the medical devices industry. It describes itself as a world-class operation competing at the highest level with

Trump Administration last night. The analysis done by the ESRI and the Department of Finance examined the potential impact of a US Administration tariff and gave us the numbers for it. They also looked at the impact of countermeasures from Europe. These are still unknown, but different scenarios … European Union would have a significant impact on Ireland. On modified domestic demand, the analysis carried out was based on a 25% tariff. The Minister referred to it decreasing by 1% to 2% from the baseline. Am I right in saying that we would still see growth right

thank the Minister. With 10% tariffs on the UK and the higher 20% tariff on the EU, there is a particular concern about the all-island economy and how people in the Republic will be impacted by the tariffs versus those in the Six Counties. Is there space

agree with the points that have been made. I want to ask the Government about tariffs. I looked for time to be on the Dáil schedule this week to discuss tariffs. It is a huge issue that is going to impact on this country. Will the Chief Whip … reconsider and actually put time on the schedule this week so that we can get an update from the Government on tariffs and have questions and answers with the responsible Ministers

impending tariff war with the US is the biggest existential economic threat to this country in generations. Yet shockingly, it has been practically eclipsed by Dáil dysfunction over the past couple of weeks. Billions of euro worth of Irish trade and corporation tax are under threat. Both … will make decisions on the basis of the German, French and Italian economies. This is clearly visible in the decision on a retaliatory tariff on bourbon and is evidence that the EU was not thinking of the Irish whiskey industry. What direct steps is the Government taking

with President von der Leyen to discuss it further. As stated, we have not had the EU's substantive response yet because the tariffs are only due to be announced tomorrow. On bourbon, those were already measures that had been enacted but suspended on a previous occasion when … tariffs were also suspended. The US tariffs were restored and, as a result, the EU simply implemented what had been paused. There will, however, be a fresh assessment by the EU after the announcement tomorrow. Europe will then decide how to respond. We are already in discussions

updated Cabinet on the potential economic impact for our country ahead of the expected decision of President Trump to announce and introduce tariffs on EU counties, including Ireland, from as early as tomorrow. In advance of even seeing the detail, it is regrettable, because it seeks to fundamentally … alter the trade relationship between the EU and the United States. It is regrettable because we know tariffs are bad for consumers. They push up the cost of doing business and the cost of goods, and we have built successful economies on both sides of this Atlantic Ocean

hugely concerning. The pharma industry and the people who work in it are a critically important part of our economy. We know tariffs will have a negative impact on Ireland. However, the ESRI warned that the impact could be much worse if pharmaceutical products are targeted … anything the Taoiseach said or did in Washington DC a few weeks ago could have changed this outcome. Donald Trump is megalomaniac convinced tariffs will turbocharge the American economy. He will not or cannot listen to facts, logic or reason. The Government is in no way responsible

some of the Deputies' comments, the Opposition vociferously opposed the trade agreement with Canada. I was asked what we will do about tariffs. What we do about them is we have trade agreements where we reduce the tariffs to nothing or nearly nothing. Every time we do that … High Court cases and Opposition motions. We had all those photographs on Twitter, "they all voted for CETA." We all voted for zero tariffs with Canada, the friendliest country in the world, and we are proud of that. The Opposition's stance at the time was grossly misinformed

detail. However, sharing the best information available is a sensible thing to do. I will come back to trade specifically and to tariffs, but on the occupied territories Bill, about which I have spoken to the Taoiseach, he absolutely reiterated the commitment in the programme for Government with … mean Deputy Bacik - the Government's commitment remains as outlined in the programme for Government in that regard. On the issue of tariffs and trade, the Deputy is right to suggest that this country has a lot of foreign direct investment and that brings exposure and challenge. That

jobs and livelihoods. I know that the Tánaiste will do everything in his power to protect Ireland, the EU and the US from tariffs. With that in mind, I will speak about maximising other opportunities for trade, as he did just this week with the Indian foreign minister … their sources back to or nearer to home. The same can apply to exports. In a world where the prospect of future tariffs is threatening confidence, many companies are looking for opportunities to grow exports to more secure trading partners. Last year, the US was a massive destination

respect of the Mercosur deal. Irish farmers would be unduly affected by this deal and I urge the Government to oppose it. On tariffs, while it will be Europe that will decide the number and type of products that will attract tariffs, we must remember that … example, distillers' grain that comes to Europe comes to Ireland. Speaking to grain importers, if this comes in, along with a tariff on maize, it will add something like €40 or €50 per tonne to the cost of meal. I urge our Ministers to bring this forward

Ireland is the most exposed country in the European Union to the US tariff war. Ireland exports more than any other country in Europe to America. Last year, Ireland exported €72 billion worth of goods to the US. Some €58 billion worth of those were pharmaceutical products. President … influence this Government has in terms of negotiating through the European Union in this regard. A prime example of that is the retaliatory tariffs the EU has imposed on bourbon. This effectively put the Irish whiskey industry directly in the firing line. The latter is a growing industry

taraifí agus an rud atá beartaithe ag na Stáit Aontaithe don Aontas Eorpach, Éire go háirithe. My question relates specifically to the tariffs. What analysis has been done on the impact of the proposed tariffs on the EU, given that Ireland, within the Union, is uniquely exposed … light of the policies we have adopted and our stance on Gaza. I realise things are changing by the minute regarding tariffs; they are promised and then not promised. What analysis has been done

work went into preparing Irish business for the impacts of the divergence between the two parts of the island on trade, customs and tariffs. As we head into more uncertain times in terms of the transatlantic relationship regarding trade and tariffs, I ask the Tánaiste's Department … should have an ethical framework and avoid any suggestion of oligarchy and so on, but if it is to deal with trade and tariffs, the people it should talk to are Irish businesses and people carrying out business in Ireland. We need to look at what the unintended

Ireland's most successful indigenous export products, supporting jobs in distilleries, farming, tourism and rural communities. The recent announcement that US tariffs on Irish whiskey were to be removed was very welcome. However, producers, especially smaller and independent distilleries, need certainty. Will the Minister indicate whether the Government … received a clear timeframe from the US Administration for the removal of these tariffs? What assurances can be given to producers that Irish whiskey

While securing tariff-free access to the US is hugely important, there is also a significant opportunity for the future development of the Irish whiskey sector, as the Minister mentioned, through the whiskey technical file and the protection of Irish whiskey's geographical indicator. Many producers, farmers … international market. It would also create additional opportunities for Irish tillage farmers and rural communities. Does the Minister agree that, alongside securing tariff-free access to the US, the Government could maximise export growth in Ireland by encouraging a stronger connection between the whiskey sector and Irish grain

industry. We want to expand and grow, so with 39% of our whiskey going to the US, there is an opportunity with zero tariffs to do even more, but we also want to make sure at the same time that we are advocating for produce at a European … level because tariffs do not benefit anyone. They do not benefit the producers, individual countries or consumers or buyers of the products. We need to focus on how we can advocate for our industries at home and at a European level and that is exactly what I will

agriculture, to enhance the position of Irish whiskey and grain growers and to press it forward? Second, to return to the question on tariffs, the Minister might not have a timeline for it today. What will be the next steps in bringing about that tariff-free access

chargers, which is great, but residents are paying a commercial rate to big business. They are not being charged at the domestic tariff. I am lucky enough to live in a house that was built in the 1960s. I have a driveway and can charge my EV using … because that is against planning law. Technology exists in Portugal that allows people to key in a code and pay a domestic-type tariff for their EVs. If we had that type of technology, we would accelerate the move towards electric vehicles that can be powered more

markets, including with regard to the clean export guarantee, is solely a matter for the CRU. In relation to 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

forthcoming winter. Some of the key measures that remained in place over recent years included a disconnection moratorium, reduced debt repayments and discounted tariffs for customers on financial hardship meters. The CRU will publish measures in the coming weeks, ahead of this winter. Anyone who is struggling with … seek connection to the electricity system that addresses security-of-supply risks and system constraints and promotes renewable energy targets. Electricity network tariffs are set every year by the CRU to recover the cost of developing, operating and maintaining the electricity grid. They fund a grid that

Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he is taking to minimise the damage of potential US tariffs. [16672/25

Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what current supports are available to SMEs with the ongoing threat of increased tariffs when trading with the US; what additional supports are also being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21695/25

Trade and Employment if he has examined with other Government colleagues the possible assistance that Irish SMEs would require given the impact on tariffs and other measures by other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15188/25

Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagement that has taken place between his Department, relevant Government agencies and companies regarding the threat of trade tariffs and the economic instability created as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21629/25

Employment what new markets are being explored to negate any impact on trade to the US with the ongoing threat of increased tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21694/25

Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the Government's response to the recent US tariffs on the EU; the details of the supports being considered for affected sectors. [17215/25

Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline the strategies being pursued to protect and strengthen Ireland's competitiveness, in light of escalating U.S. tariffs. [20972/25

Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether his Department has assessed the effects of US trade tariffs on the economic viability of developing a floating storage and regasification unit for use as a gas emergency reserve; and if he will make

Finance to review as a matter of priority the taxation system, given the pressure that will be brought to bear by the USA tariffs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18669/25

Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to ensure possible tariffs don't impact the pharmaceutical industry in Ireland. [19362/25

asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the future revenue of the all-Island economy, given that tariffs are 10% in the North and 20% here, which is creating a two-tier trading arrangement with Ireland; and if he will make

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government will support measures from Europe or not to deal with the proposed tariffs by the US that may be damaging to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18143/25

measures, he plans to put in place in the case of lost revenue given that Trump and the US administration has imposed 20% tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18141/25

other Government Departments on the question of short-time work supports in the context of the announcement by President Trump of new tariffs on EU goods on 2 April; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18270/25

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is considering additional supports for SME’s given the recent tariff announcement by the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18285/25

review supports for workers who are put on short-time work in the context of the impact on workers and businesses of the tariffs announced by the US President on 2 April; if he will consider introducing a scheme similar to the German Kurzarbeit scheme

activities, diplomatic engagements or advocacy missions his Department will undertake in the United States over the next six months in response to the tariff announcement of 2 April 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17863/25

Enterprise, Trade and Employment the role of Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland in shaping the Government’s strategic response to the US tariffs announced on 2 April 2025; the resources allocated for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17864/25

Employment if his Department has carried out a sectoral analysis to identify industries or regions in Ireland most exposed to the new US tariff measures; the outcome of any such analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17865/25

Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to outline the potential impact on employment and tax revenues from possible US tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16502/25

mitigate and support the most vulnerable sectors of the economy from the potential risks for substantial economic disruption due to impending US tariffs. [15890/25

Finance the engagement he has had to date with the EU Commission and other EU member states on the evolving situation of tariff increases by the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16161/25

asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 2 of 13 February 2025, the analysis to establish the impact that US tariffs will have on the economy; the preparations being made to deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter

Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance the other tariffs that the United States could impose that could deeply impact the Irish economy, excluding pharmaceutical exports. [16086/25

Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance the preparations his Department has undertaken to protect the Irish economy from potential US tariffs, specifically those that target the pharmaceutical industry. [16085/25