Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)

I assure the Senator that pharma and medtech are hugely important sectors for the Irish economy, as is he well aware, and for Europe. The interconnected supply chains across countries and across the Atlantic are not just a necessity but ultimately make us more resilient and stronger in the manufacture and delivery of treatments that improve health and save lives. The health of these sectors is good not just for our own economy and jobs but for the health of our citizens. It is for this reason we will continue to make the case for low or zero tariffs on pharma and medtech as well as other important sectors in the economy. The Senator can rest assured we will continue to engage with the Commission and the US in seeking to protect important sectors.