Finance minister: ‘We can withstand trade war challenges’

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has signalled Ireland should be able to manage any challenges from a possible transatlantic trade war, as preparations begin for next year’s budget.

The Budget will take place on October 9. The Cabinet will discuss the summer economic statement over the next fortnight which will indicate the available spend in 2019.

The minister indicated the process could be influenced by the outcome of a crucial EU summit concentrating on Brexit at the end of this month.