The Taoiseach says it’s important a realistic and reasonable deal is struck between Ireland and the US in terms of tariffs.
Taoiseach Mícheál Martin was speaking in Killarney where he officially opened the Global Economic Summit this morning.
This event sees Irish and international business leaders and policymakers come together to discuss a range of issues including cybersecurity, global trade and geopolitics.
The US president has threatened 50% tariffs on the European Union; he is pausing these until July 9th.
The Taoiseach says business owners should take heart in how resilient Ireland has been to shocks in the past, citing the country’s response to Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Mícheal Martin says tariffs are not good for the global economy and says a realistic deal is needed:
The Taoiseach says he will speak again to Minister of State with responsibility the Office of Public Works Kevin Boxer Moran regarding the opening of Skellig Michael.
Sceilg Mhichíl was due to reopen on May 10th but landing permits have yet to be issued, following a legal dispute; only tours around the island are currently going ahead.
Taoiseach Mícheal Martin says it’s an issue he is worried about and he knows a lot of people depend in the business trips to the UNESCO World Heritage Site brings.
He says he will speak to Minister Moran again to see if there is help or support the Government can give in a bid to resolve the situation:
