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Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (6 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: At the outset, I join in the welcome to Anne and Amy here from Chicago. I welcome Billy's two sisters, Mary and Helen, his brother-in-law, Kieran, his family and friends, Maura Óg and Karl, as well as his former PA, Tracy Young. Indeed, I welcome Professor Niamh Brennan and former Senator Ian Marshall, whom I had the privilege of serving with and came to admire greatly. I also welcome...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: I want to convey my sympathy to the family of Jim Finucane, who has passed away. I knew him for many years. Jim was a councillor in Kerry. Indeed, the Cathaoirleach would have known him well. I campaigned with Jim in Dublin many years ago and I knew him very well over the years. I wanted to say that but there will be further occasions for this. I will turn to the issue of an excellent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome our guests. On a personal level, I welcome Mr. Colm O’Callaghan, in particular. He and his family are neighbours of mine from home. We are very proud of his success in this sphere and his involvement here. I am delighted to share a forum with Mr. O’Callaghan as a neighbour. I also welcome his colleagues. I wish to ask a popular question that relates to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: If they are not reduced.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: So, the common fear is valid?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: Is Mr Sweetman optimistic about a reduction?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: Mr. Sweetman cited housing as a challenge. There is nobody in the room who is not painfully aware of that, from every perspective, and those of us with families are painfully aware of the challenge young people face in acquiring a first home. As we speak, how real are the challenges of the housing shortage and housing costs in maintaining and increasing investment here? Apart from what can...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: There is anecdotal evidence of a considerable amount of new apartment building in Dublin. Is this alleviating things? Is it giving Mr. Sweetman a better marketing tool?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: Let me refer to what is obviously a chestnut for this committee. It is very real to all of us from a hundred perspectives. Without going into the politics of the Middle East, and without developing a treatise or having a separate meeting on the Middle East today – that is not on today’s agenda – could Mr Sweetman comment on the alleged potential damage in America...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: On the allegation that it would damage us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: Does Mr. Sweetman think that is real? Is it something he fears?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: There is a lot of positive sentiment in America towards Ireland and Irish whiskey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: Does Mr Sweetman agree on what I said about apartment-building in Dublin? Does he believe-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: I have taken that as a given. I am asking Mr. Sweetman specifically to address the issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: It is real, based on Mr. Sweetman's knowledge. That is disturbing. In any event, we still have to do the right thing. That is all I want to ask at this juncture.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade Relations: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (4 Nov 2025)

Joe O'Reilly: I have a very brief question. I lost track of this, but some weeks ago there was a threat from President Trump concerning tariffs on genetic pharmaceutical, medicines, tablets, etc. There was a scare about this in Ireland at the time, which Mr. Sweetman would know about. Has the threat receded or is there any update on it? I am sorry; I have not been conversant with it since the initial fear.