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could change. There is considerable downside risk. There may be a relative upside risk if none of this materialises but there will be tariffs and the Economic Social Research Institute has done tables of 10% tariff impact

trade negotiations were not a formal agenda item, given the approaching deadline for the end of the US pause on higher rate tariffs, it was discussed among leaders. As the House will be aware, I have expressed my disappointment at the letter sent … European Union and the indication that a tariff of 30% may be imposed on imports from the European Union. The European Union continues to negotiate with the United States in good faith. Notwithstanding the letter, the facts remain that the deadline for talks is 1 August. The European

week has brought another dramatic statement from President Trump. It is hard to interpret what will happen with his announcement of potential 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals. We can all guess and gauge how accurate it is. People who work in pharmaceutical companies, life sciences and all these sectors … that we are alive to it and respond to it. What is the Government's response in preparation for the potential impact of tariffs and retaliatory measures

help Irish companies looking to export to new markets too. The priority at the moment is to try to minimise the impact of tariffs, however. We have published our economic impact assessment through the Department of Finance. In my letter to Maroš Šefčovič on reciprocal tariffs, I specifically

need to see our Defence Forces properly supported and sustained. Regarding trade, I welcome the extension of the deadline for Trump's tariffs to 1 August. I agree on the point of zero-for-zero but, undoubtedly, there is immense uncertainty now for business across the country … Tánaiste to continue to provide briefings for Opposition leaders and spokespersons on progress made with tariff talks. It is extremely helpful for us to be kept informed of what is going on. Finally, I express my deep concern at the growth of the far right across the European

might be easier if I just quickly answer Deputy Ó Laoghaire's question because it is likely there will be several questions. On tariffs, there were discussions about tariffs and this particular debate on the margins of the European Council meeting. Discussions between

whole range of different things such as emissions and noise among others. However, we also need spatial planning. There is a tariff required here for how things are going to operate. None of this is done, and yet we are expecting local authorities to process planning applications … know spatially and geographically where we need to put all of these, what size we need to put in each place, what tariff will be in place to make it economically viable, and what type of waste is going into all of these plants. We need

been done in the past and needs to be done in the future. We are in uncertain times. We are looking at tariffs. We are working with our European partners to negotiate tariffs with the United States. Now, more than ever, we need to be supporting our smaller

idea - tariffs and trade wars are bad for all concerned. What has been proposed by the President of the United States could fold a huge level of world trade. It would not be beneficial to America, Ireland or the European Union and would have a huge impact … with something that would impact America. We would obviously like to protect whiskey businesses and whatever, but when we are talking about 50% tariffs, there is not going to be a whole pile of protection for everybody. We just hope that it is more bluster than

relationship at this point with the American Administration, and the European Union in particular does. While everyone welcomes the fact that the 50% tariff imposition is being put back until 9 July, supposedly after a really nice phone call - it must have been one hell of a phone … that we do not completely know. In some cases, President Trump threatens things and then walks back from them. However, 50% tariffs would sink the global economy and would be helpful to nobody, including the United States of America. President Trump, with his Overton window as regards

various Departments. Deputy Shane Brennan raised the retaliatory list. We are in constant engagement with the European Commission in respect of the trade tariffs. If there is a tariff war, there will not be any winners. Our focus is that we hope a negotiated resolution and pathway

considerable pressure on our whiskey distilling sector because 40% of the whiskey we export goes to the US. Changes such as those to tariffs have a direct impact on industries. I am working with the Minister, Deputy Burke, on his plans to develop an action plan on competitiveness … help us to control the things we control. We always consider market diversification. I am on record as saying the US tariffs challenge we face feels like Brexit mark 2. A key trading partner of ours is making or proposing a very significant policy shift, which will hurt

exactly the kind of minds we need to compete globally. In a world rocked by geopolitical uncertainty and economic upheaval, with US tariffs looming and the US retreat from international scientific leadership, Ireland stands at a crossroads. As the United States turns inwards, we have the opportunity … economic growth. That is a powerful return on investment. We are entering a more fragmented global economy, with rising protectionism, trade tensions and tariffs. History shows these types of measures often lead to a decline in international competition. When competition drops so too does the incentive to innovate

fact that protests have started to bubble up from the ground in many cities against Trump's attacks on democracy and economic rights. Tariffs of 46% have been imposed on Vietnam. It is pure folly to think that workers in the US are going to accept … fewer jobs would be created. This will have a massive impact in rural areas as well. Davy stockbrokers estimate that tariffs are expected to slow down the economy, in particular in the pharmaceutical and food and drink sectors. The main threat is expected to be internal challenges such

crisis. The other issue I wish to raise is that it is incredible that this is the first time the crisis around the tariffs has been put on the Dáil agenda. With this crisis looming, probably one of the biggest existential crises threatening this country and our economy … first to put in on the Dáil agenda. It is so frustrating that we are here on the day these tariffs have been implemented and we still do not have a finance committee or a public expenditure committee or a Good Friday Agreement committee to deal with

mentioned by the Minister for Finance and the Taoiseach, the imposition of tariffs poses a significant risk to our country, society, workers, businesses and economy as a whole. All the Deputies here in the House understand the genuine concern, anxiety and distress all this places on families … public finances, strong partners in Europe and a commitment to strengthen our economic model so we can address not only the imposition of tariffs but also the future challenges we know we will face in the years to come

negotiators who will attend meetings in Europe and also talk across the Atlantic with our counterparts in the United States. The imposition of tariffs is very retrograde and backward. The last time we would have seen this was probably some time back in the 1930s. The world … social protection systems. We can lean on each other and the European Central Bank. Soon enough Donald Trump will have to rethink his tariffs. Ireland very much needs to move as part of the European bloc on this. We should use every voice here in unison to support

materials, some of which come from the United States. They include raw ingredients like nuts, fruit, packaging, specialist feeds and tech components. New tariffs on both US imports and EU retaliatory measures threaten the profitability of these businesses. Rising input costs cannot always be passed on to customers … food production and regional sustainability. We need to protect our indigenous businesses and not allow them to become collateral damage as a consequence. Tariff wars between global superpowers like the EU and the US should not become a burden borne by Irish SMEs

Finance outlined, deglobalisation has been under way for some time. One did not have to be a financial wizard to realise that the tariffs were simply not good news. Thanks to its strategic location, skilled labour force and cross-Border connections and links, County Louth is home … last few weeks or for the announcement last week but tried to make changes to lessen the impact of any trade tariffs. It has been exploring other opportunities for some months, as it felt the trading relationship was about to change. It was changed forever last Friday when

have available to me. There was a sigh of relief last week when the pharmaceutical sector was seemingly exempted from the 20% tariffs on European exports, but I note that President Trump, in a speech late last night at an event in Washington, signalled that an announcement … imminent and that a major tariff will be announced on pharmaceutical imports. This is an act of self-sabotage by the US Administration. It will hurt its economy. The number one priority of the Government has to be to protect Irish interests and Irish jobs. This crisis exposes

spent on anything. Public trust in Government spending is at an all-time low. While we worry about the impact of Trump's tariffs, which are irrational - it is difficult to talk rationale to an irrational mind - the Government needs to get its own shop in order first … Nothing about Trump's tariffs is justified. He just seems to want to get into the news cycle at every step. A previous speaker spoke about Palestine. Trump is also funding a genocidal regime in Israel. We need to do everything possible to stand up to Trump

said earlier, if MAGA USA has a plan aside from Trump's ego and desire to exercise power, it could be that the tariff strategy is aimed at devaluing the dollar while also managing to retain it as the global reserve currency. I am not sure about that … banks around the world to diversify from holding dollars in their reserves. There could be a bit of bullying going on in the tariff bombast, trying to get a few countries to fall into line to suit US purposes, while ignoring others. Either way, Ireland needs to adapt

context of the tariffs, I raise what we are doing here in Ireland and what we can control. So much of what is going on in the United States, no matter what Ireland says and no matter what Minister we dispatch to Washington, is not going … Ireland, as a small country, does everything it can domestically to drive entrepreneurship, innovation and job creation on our shores, irrespective of the tariffs the United States is putting on the European Union

trade partners but the US President's Administration treats EU nations in a way that does no befit previous relationships. The concept of tariffs has never been positive. Blanket tariffs imposed without thought or structure can be catastrophic and can have dangerous, unintended consequences. Trade relations

Irish-American community. We must build cross-party alliances and use our influence to negotiate with the US to try to keep the tariff rates North and South at the same level. Strengthening links with the five BRICS economies is also crucial, as is outright rejection … Mercosur deal. We need co-operation with our European friends. However, shooting the gun of retaliation to the Trump tariffs is not in Ireland's interest. Ireland is very exposed and we cannot win a trade war. This is a time for caution, rationality and restraint. Our priorities

Department has carried out any preparation to deal with a potential fall in corporation tax as a result of the pending tariff war between the US and the EU. [5460/25

Department engaged with the US administration to seek to mitigate against the fall in tax revenues that could result in a tariff war between the US and the EU. [5461/25

Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a fixed price for a feed-in tariff for biomethane. [3976/25