Shay Brennan (Dublin Rathdown, Fianna Fail)

As the European Union continues its negotiations with the US on trade matters, there are ongoing discussions on the development of a retaliatory tariffs list.

The final version of this list could potentially include measures affecting the aviation sector. Ireland is uniquely exposed in this regard as we have the largest aircraft leasing industry in the world, supporting almost 9,000 high quality skilled jobs and contributing almost €900 million annually to the economy. Given the scale and strategic importance of this sector, not just to Ireland but to the wider European aviation ecosystem, will the Taoiseach outline the specific steps the Government is taking, directly and through our representation at EU level, to ensure the interests of Ireland's aircraft leasing industry are fully protected in these negotiations?

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