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<p>Ireland is a major supplier of pharmaceuticals to the US, exporting €33bn worth of products last year.</p>

economy

Ireland shielded from new US pharmaceutical tariffs under EU deal

Ireland’s €33bn pharmaceutical exports to the US remain protected under the EU-US trade deal, despite Trump’s newly announced 100% tariffs

<p>President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Washington, as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, left, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator Dr Mehmet Oz listen. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)</p>

politics

Experts slam Trump's 'false and dangerous' claims linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism

<p>Simon Harris said it was his belief that social media companies could do more to stop abuse, but did not.</p>

politics

Tánaiste: Social media companies are choosing not to clamp down on abuse

Paul Hosford: Business as usual in the Dáil, for most people, that is

comment-analysis

Paul Hosford: Business as usual in the Dáil, for most people, that is

FILE PHOTO Pressure is growing for TDs to return to Leinster House for sittings of the Dail END

politics

Ceann Comhairle seeks legislative response to 'alarming rise in serious threats' against politicians

Charlie Kirk Shot

politics

Taoiseach and Tánaiste condemn Charlie Kirk killing and warn of rising political violence

Fine Gael think-in

Irish Examiner view: Threats to politicians affect us all

Simon Harris said a conversation was needed among all political parties at this 'moment of inflection'

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Fine Gael think-in

Separate threats against Simon Harris and family not linked, gardaí believe

Gardaí are currently in the process of identifying the person behind the second threat, which was made last Friday night

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Fine Gael think-in

Simon Harris refuses to speculate on political future following threats to family

The Fine Gael leader described the threats against him and his family as being 'sinister and subversive'

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

US import tariffs

Simon Harris condemns second ‘vile and horrific’ threat against his family in a week

Tánaiste Simon Harris said his family has been subjected to a series of 'vile and horrific' threats, including direct threats made against his children

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

US import tariffs

Tánaiste warns Ireland could face tragedy if rising threats and toxic discourse are ignored

Simon Harris warns that rising threats and toxic online discourse must be taken seriously before tragedy occurs

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin

Woman, 30s, arrested in connection with online threats to Simon Harris' children

She has since been released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Garda investigation into 'direct threat' to Tánaiste's children

Simon Harris said he would not be commenting further as the garda investigation is ongoing

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Garda probe underway as Simon Harris says threat against his children is 'cowardice'

Garda probe underway as Simon Harris says threat against his children is 'cowardice'

During previous incidents, masked men gathered outside his property and a bomb threat was directed at his house.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

British Irish Council summit

Fine Gael minister backs Harris amid resignation call

Nine-year-old Harvey Morrison, who had scoliosis and spina bifida, died on July 29

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

British Irish Council summit

Tánaiste wants ‘real sanction’ moves against Israel over breach of EU agreement

Simon Harris will meet fellow foreign ministers in Copenhagen this week, where he said he will seek “concrete actions” from the bloc in response to the catastrophic situation in Gaza

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Mary Robinson

Watch: Mary Robinson speaks out against Israel's aid embargo on visit to Gaza crossing point

Wheelchairs, crutches, and children's books among items blocked by Israel according to former Irish president who spoke passionately at the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Brexit

Irish passport service should put US applicants 'at bottom of the waiting list', TD says

Aontú TD for Mayo Paul Lawless said 'people who were born in or are resident in Ireland should be prioritised over non-residents'

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Children suffering from malnutrition in Gaza receive treatment under limited conditions

‘Starvation, pure and simple’: UN warns of famine in Gaza as Israel plans full occupation

The UN says Gaza’s hunger crisis has escalated to full-blown famine as Israel rejects calls to halt its offensive

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Ireland avoids ‘catastrophic’ US tariffs as pharma duties decision due within two weeks

Ireland avoids ‘catastrophic’ US tariffs as pharma duties decision due within two weeks

Simon Harris says EU deal averted severe trade fallout, but warns key sectors still face uncertainty in coming days

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump Visits Scotland For Golfing Getaway

Trade war averted as Government cautiously welcomes EU-US deal

Speaking to reporters, Mr Trump said it was a 'good deal for everybody', to which Ms von der Leyen agreed

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Trump visit to Scotland

Trump says chances of EU trade deal remain at '50-50'

The Government has described the meeting as a 'critical moment' for the future trading relationship between EU and US

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

USA stock market design

EU-US trade deal still uncertain as Harris remains ‘cautiously optimistic’

With days left before 30% tariffs hit Irish exports, EU and US officials scramble to finalise a framework agreement

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

US tariffs

Simon Harris warns of major job losses if US imposes 30% EU trade tariffs

Simon Harris will warn Cabinet that a US-EU trade war could cause major job losses and hit Ireland’s economy if talks fail before August

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

British Irish Council summit

EU-US trade: Simon Harris holds constructive meeting with new US ambassador

The meeting also saw the issue of the pharmaceutical sector raised with Mr Harris emphasising that it is an area of significant concern for Ireland

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon Speaks At Event

JP Morgan CEO says EU needs to complete single market to rebuild its competitiveness

Jamie Dimon praised Ireland as 'trying to get policy right' but said the wider European region has a competitiveness problem and it is falling behind the US

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

US pauses plans for higher tariffs on EU as trade talks continue

US pauses plans for higher tariffs on EU as trade talks continue

Irish Government rules out one-off supports for businesses in Budget 2026 despite warnings about trade uncertainty

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

President Trump Holds "Make America Wealthy Again Event" In White House Rose Garden

Irish businesses face 'complete uncertainty' as Trump’s tariff deadline looms

With Trump’s tariff deadline just days away, Irish stakeholders call for less diplomacy and more commercial expertise on trade

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Tánaiste to discuss Gaza ceasefire in meeting with Qatari prime minister

Tánaiste to discuss Gaza ceasefire in meeting with Qatari prime minister

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani is seen as a key broker behind a potential ceasefire

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Middle East conflict

Tánaiste hits back at minister as college fees row heats up

Simon Harris takes a direct swipe at higher education minister James Lawless in a voice note to Fine Gael TDs and senators

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Tánaiste backs major tourism plans for historic Camden Fort Meagher in Cork Harbour

Tánaiste backs major tourism plans for historic Camden Fort Meagher in Cork Harbour

Simon Harris praises local volunteers and pledges continued government support for the fort's ongoing restoration and growth

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Tánaiste warns against EU-US trade deal delay, citing risk to jobs and investment

Tánaiste warns against EU-US trade deal delay, citing risk to jobs and investment

Simon Harris urges negotiators to reach agreement before July 9, warning continued uncertainty could hurt Irish exporters

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

'He’s not the minister anymore': Fianna Fáil bristles over Harris student fee push

'He’s not the minister anymore': Fianna Fáil bristles over Harris student fee push

Coalition tensions escalate as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael diverge on plans for student fees in upcoming budget

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

British Irish Council summit

Vat reductions for small businesses and changes to carer's allowance to form part of the budget

Reductions in education, health, and childcare costs also planned

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Israel Iran Mideast Wars

Two groups of Irish citizens evacuated from Israel and Iran

'The intensive work across our Embassies and Missions in the Middle East has continued today, with a further five Irish citizens assisted in leaving Israel and Iran'

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Housing Stock

Simon Harris 'remains to be convinced' on tax breaks for developers

Tánaiste said there was a range of ways to make construction more viable

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Tariffs represent 'most serious challenge to transatlantic economic relations in generations'

Tariffs represent 'most serious challenge to transatlantic economic relations in generations'

Tánaiste insists that the EU must remain steadfast in pursuing “substantive, calm, measured, and comprehensive dialogue” with the US

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

US tariffs

Donald Trump 'wants trade deal with EU' – Simon Harris

Tánaiste says the 'mood music' is somewhat better amid 'real and meaningful' US-EU trade negotiations

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Cadet commissioning ceremony

Simon Harris was lobbied by arms industry, FoI records show

The Irish Defence and Security Association, whose members include Lockheed Martin, lobbied for development of Ireland's 'defence industry strategy'

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Ireland lodges formal protest after Israeli gunfire near peacekeepers in Lebanon

Irish troops unharmed after IDF opens fire near UN patrol in Yaroun; formal complaint issued through United Nations

Sat, 31 May, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Ireland to lodge letter of objection to Israel over shots fired close to patrol

The incident came during a joint Irish United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) and Lebanese Armed Forces patrol close to the Blue Line on Thursday

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act

‘Calm and measured dialogue’ required after Trump tariffs blocked, says Tánaiste

The ruling came after several lawsuits arguing that the US president has exceeded his authority

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Occupied Territories Bill: Ireland set to become first EU country to curb trade with Israel

Occupied Territories Bill: Ireland set to become first EU country to curb trade with Israel

Ireland could become the first EU state to restrict trade from Israeli settlements under a renewed Occupied Territories Bill

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Trump's decision to delay tariffs on EU imports welcomed by Tánaiste

Trump's decision to delay tariffs on EU imports welcomed by Tánaiste

Donald Trump said on Monday that a 50% tariff on goods from the EU will be delayed from June 1 until July 9

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Tánaiste takes responsibility following 15th pushback on children's hospital completion

Tánaiste takes responsibility following 15th pushback on children's hospital completion

Speaking in the Dáil, Simon Harris said: 'I am responsible, of course. I am responsible for bringing the proposal to the Cabinet and for recommending we proceed'

Thu, 22 May, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Simon Harris to meet Northern Ireland parties over dealing with the past

Simon Harris said the Legacy Act, which was brought about by the previous Conservative government in London, is “not fit for purpose”

Mon, 19 May, 2025

US import tariffs

Tánaiste warns Trump’s pharma tariffs could raise drug prices and hurt global supply

Tánaiste Simon Harris urges US-EU cooperation on pharma trade and calls for review of EU-Israel agreement amid Gaza crisis

Thu, 15 May, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Tánaiste to tell Cabinet tariffs will remain regardless of EU-US deal

Simon Harris is expected to continue his engagement with EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic at the EU’s foreign affairs council later this week

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Conclave Elects Pope Leo XIV

Taoiseach and president lead congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland

Micheál Martin said the celebrations in St. Peter’s Square are a reflection of the 'hopes and goodwill' felt by Catholics

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Israel Palestinians

European foreign ministers condemn Israeli plans for Gaza escalation

Joint statement from six EU and Nordic countries warns of catastrophic consequences and urges immediate lifting of blockade

Wed, 07 May, 2025