Ireland could do more to protect children online, says report

WITH the online safety of children making its way back into the public consciousness and the success of hit TV show ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix, it should come as no surprise that a new report is calling for greater online protections. The ‘Online Safety Monitor’ was published by the Children’s Rights Alliance today and it issues stark warnings that failing to put adequate … [Read more...] about Ireland could do more to protect children online, says report

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has proposed new tariffs on pharmaceuticals being imported into the States in a move that could significantly impact Ireland. Despite being a lucrative market, pharmaceuticals have so far been unaffected by Mr Trump's tariffs, which have seen EU goods entering the US hit with a 20 per cent import duty. However, Trump has made no secret over his … [Read more...] about Trump proposes pharmaceutical tariffs in move that could hit Ireland

TÁNAISTE Simon Harris has flown to the United States for talks to negotiate a solution between the EU and the US on tariffs. The latest round of President Donald Trump's tariffs came into effect on Wednesday, with the EU hit with a 20 per cent tariff, while all US imports of cars, steel and aluminium are subject to a 25 per cent tariff. The EU has proposed zero-for-zero tariffs … [Read more...] about Tánaiste flies to America seeking to negotiate solution between EU and US on tariffs

MORE than 300 Irish firms who export to the US have held one-to-one meetings with government advisors on how to weather the impact of Trump’s new trade tariffs. Enterprise Ireland has established a dedicated team to support the nation’s small and medium sized exporters following President Trump’s imposing of taxes on goods being exported to the US. Earlier this month the US … [Read more...] about Over 300 Irish firms exporting to US take government advice on Trump tariffs

SECRETARY OF STATE for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, has said that the UK government’s approach to US trade tariffs will be ‘calm and considered’. This follows the conduction of an impact assessment on how businesses in Northern Ireland are likely to be effected. Mr Benn made the comments during a House of Commons debate on the potential consequences of an impending trade war … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland to take ‘calm’ response to tariffs according to Hilary Benn