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tariff trauma has begun. Even if our industries, particularly our pharmaceutical and agri-export sectors, can escape the worst of the challenges that arise, there is no doubt that we are in for a sustained period of economic uncertainty that is going to send chills through tens … regressive carbon taxes which I have always opposed. The Government may speak of controlling what we can control in response to the tariff regime but I remind the Government that we have a terrible record of handing control on a wide range of issues to an unaccountable

pharmaceutical sector about the challenges that are arising. The discussion was more on the medium-term and longer term impacts of the tariffs and other non-tariff initiatives that might yet be taken by the US Administration. One would hope the complexity of the supply chains and their

respect of its own economy. What was done will push up prices for American consumers. Obviously, the analysis was based on a 25% tariff, which was more severe than what we have seen, particularly as a tariff of 20% on pharma has been excluded at this point. This

that. While the pharma sector seems to have been given a reprieve for the moment, which is a blessing, the secondary effect of tariffs internationally will be a dampening effect on the world economy. We are a small, open economy and will be very sensitive to that. That … future. The best thing for the European Union to do at the moment is to de-escalate the situation because an escalating tariff war does not suit Ireland. What real efforts is the Government making to negotiate directly with the US on this? I understand

that the Minister will keep this under review. I acknowledge the change in income thresholds, which is welcome. I will speak on the tariffs for a moment. As a Deputy representing Cork South-Central, we have a large concentration of US companies. I live only a couple … find solutions and negotiate our way out of this. Obviously, the EU will respond in due course in terms of potential reciprocal tariffs

have done some modelling. The ESRI has done some modelling, which has been produced. The main impact from a sustained period of tariffs in the first instance seems to be a slowdown in new job growth and employment growth. That is not good either, of course, but working … that may be required for the time ahead. The priority today and for the coming days is to mitigate the impact of the tariffs and get it to a better place

promises President Trump made from the Rose Garden last night were essentially protectionism with thorny tariffs, presenting challenges and uncertainty for many sectors, including businesses, farmers and livelihoods in County Offaly. It is essential we maintain a sense of calm with a measured response, proactively working with … quality, innovation and diversification to new markets. Will the Tánaiste outline the significance and plan of new free trade agreements, considering the tariffs imposed by the United States on the European Union? Can he provide a timeline for the ratification process of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

agree. Everyone is concerned about what will happen with the tariffs from the United States and the impact they will have on our agrifood sector. America is our second biggest market. We export €2 billion worth of agrifood and drink products to there, with butter and dairy being … Commissioner. With my role in the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels, we continue to make every point about the direct impact that tariffs and countermeasures could have on our agrifood sector. On the specific question, as the Minister for agriculture, I do not have a role

This really speaks to what is happening in terms of our competitiveness and what we need to do to protect ourselves against the tariffs we are facing. Media reports have indicated that SMEs are going to the wall because of huge energy costs. In October, the Government announced … businesses have applied for and received the energy subsidy? There is currently extreme worry among Irish business owners regarding the imposition of US tariffs later today. We simply do not know the extent to which our economy will be affected. Even though the major threats at this point

this House agree that the tariffs Trump is proposing are bad for the worldwide economy. Indeed, we could be facing an international "Trump slump", as it has been described. The fear of tariffs itself is having a destabilising effect across Ireland and across Europe. We all appreciate that

there. There is a bit to go on this yet. I hope there will be negotiations following the EU response that can reduce tariffs significantly and that we can navigate our way through this with the objective of protecting jobs into the future. It is a different structural … pace of this is yet unclear. The impacts are unclear because I do not think we have witnessed such a universal application of tariffs before across the globe

Business. It relates to the point made by Deputy O'Callaghan regarding the significant threats we face in terms of trade, the tariffs and the developments which may take place this week, particularly on foot of President Trump's announcement tomorrow. I wish to propose that … Thursday's business is amended to include statements on tariffs and global trade, subsequent to the conclusion of the statements on diverting young people from criminal activity

excuse for delays. To be very clear, last week at the Business Committee the Social Democrats asked for time this week to debate tariffs. That was not agreed and it was voted down again on the Order of Business today. This week in the Dáil we should … putting in time on the key issue of tariffs and Ireland's response. This is the first time in the history of the State that the Dáil has debated a confidence motion in the Ceann Comhairle. I regret that this unprecedented motion is taking place today. We have

that amounts, in essence, to a row about eight minutes of speaking while we anxiously await an announcement tomorrow by President Trump on tariffs that could have massive consequences for the Irish economy. The agrifood sector accounted for €19 billion of exports from Ireland in 2024, with … were worth €1.6 billion. The main categories were beverages, worth €690 million, and dairy, which was worth more than €800 million. Any tariffs, no matter how small, could have far-reaching consequences for the agrifood sector and will affect every single corner of this country. In my county

Department and the Government, to doing just that. We all regret in this House the US decision last month to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium. More concerning, however, is the almost guaranteed prospect of a much broader series of actions by the United States and Trump Administration … tomorrow. Of course, I am aware of suggestions by the US President of potential tariffs on pharmaceutical products. Ireland exports a large volume of medical and pharmaceutical products to the United States. However, we do so as part of highly integrated global supply chains. Inputs produced in Ireland

pharmaceutical and medical devices industry in this country, although it is not going to be the only industry impacted if the tariffs go ahead. We have a concern about our drinks industry as well as many others. Key to the so-called Liberation Day, another grotesquely titled … competency, is there anything distinctly Irish that we can do or are doing to help mitigate the effect of the tariffs

could, depending on the sector that people are in, have as much an impact on Irish workers and Irish jobs as the American tariffs, will be the potential for retaliatory action by the European Union. I understand that the process led by the Commission invited member states … industries and sectors that they would be concerned about and outlining their view of how best to proceed with retaliatory tariffs. I expect that the Minister has submitted that. Will that be published as regards outlining what precisely the ask of the Irish Government of the European Commission

Deputy is correct that we have made a submission on the original list, if you like, that is, the tariffs that would be due to be reactivated. That is what submissions were invited on. I am not sure whether the letter is published. I am happy to share … Quite a number of countries in the European Union have a large pharma presence and pharma industry. The Deputy is right that retaliatory tariffs of course will have an impact too, and that is why they have to be strategic. They have to be co-ordinated and they

importance of our economic relationship with the United States, but also concern around the volatility and disruption caused by the threat of tariffs. At the Bank of Ireland hub in New York, I met young Irish innovators from the digital Irish network and discussed how the Government … entrepreneurship. I also had an intensive programme of meetings with senior corporate decision-makers. These meetings focused on transatlantic trade, the impact of tariffs and the importance of maintaining Ireland's international competitiveness and attractive investment environment. I was reassured that the many senior corporate leaders with whom

asked the Minister serious questions about the response on tariffs, which he has not answered. How the EU decides to retaliate to Trump’s tariffs will be critically important to Ireland. We are particularly exposed because we are a small open economy with huge levels of trade with

force management companies, especially those in apartment blocks, to proactively facilitate residents who wish to charge their vehicles using their own domestic tariffs. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, apartment charging grant provides an 80% subsidy towards works to facilitate home charging in apartment car parks. However … sure the technology exists - is subsidised chargers, either stand-alone or at lamp posts, that allow users to charge using their own home tariff with a login password or fob. Policy guidelines could be put together in a matter of weeks. Laws could be enacted in a matter

Yesterday afternoon Deputy Nash and I attended a briefing on tariffs and trade with senior officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs. It was also attended by other Opposition Deputies. I thank the Minister and Tánaiste, Deputy Harris, for setting up that briefing at my request … very conscious that we are facing a particular crunch point next week with the prospect of US tariffs. There is deep concern around the country about the impact they are likely to have on jobs, the economy and the prospects for achieving the necessary change in terms

time that is being failed or neglected, the Minister of State will find us here standing up for the values we believe in. Tariffs are of course going to be a threat to Ireland and the broader EU. We should work in unison with our EU partners … advance diplomacy. Nobody wins in a tariff war. Trump is bringing this to the table based on ego and being a vile person and we should not neglect to stand up for ourselves. I wonder what our EU counterparts thought of the Government’s St. Patrick

Apparently, that was a success. That very same day we woke up and were told that our EU partners were being hit with tariffs of substantial amounts and we said nothing. The next day we were told that Irish alcohol imports would be hit with massive tariffs

recently pointed out to me in west Cork by a very intelligent man who said that the first people to implement any tariffs in this country were the Irish. If you tried to bring a vehicle in from England, you pay something called VRT or some other fancy … kind of name. There was no problem putting tariffs on vehicles when it suited us to do so. I want to move on to the meeting between the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, and Donald Trump. I fully agree that he was right to meet with Donald Trump, particularly