Dáil debates

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

 

3:35 pm

Photo of Ivana BacikIvana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)

We 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 with small business owners, they say it is not a relief to see that extended. Rather, it prolongs the uncertainty for business in Ireland, as the Taoiseach will be aware. I am asking what the impact will be and what is the contingency. The Government has already indicated there will clearly be an impact on budget planning. Will he confirm when the 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 is all very uncertain internationally but what is the contingency planning for Government?

Finally, I welcomed the fact that the Tánaiste provided Opposition leaders with briefings at different stages of the process on tariffs and I would welcome that to be continued.

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